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$37,000 On Ombudsman's Report A 'Waste Of Taxpayers Money', Says TWU

November 02

The Transport Workers’ Union has criticised as a waste of taxpayers money the more than $37,000 spent on nine public sessions looking at the impact of a two-week Order setting minimum rates for owner drivers.
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SA Bus Drivers To Mark Horrific Death In 'Black Armband Day'

October 31

Bus drivers across South Australia will wear black armbands on Monday October 31st to remember Manmeet Alisher, the 29 year old driver who died after being set on fire on Friday in Brisbane.
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TWU Criticises ATA Over Call For More Rules On Drivers

October 25

TWU MEDIA RELEASE, 25 October 2016

The Transport Workers’ Union has criticised the Australian Trucking Association over calls to hold drivers responsible for fatigue, while letting wealthy retailers and manufacturers off the hook for poor rates and unrealistic deadlines which force drivers to work long hours.
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End Poverty Wages, TWU Urges Qantas Ahead Of Shareholders Meeting

October 21

TWU MEDIA RELEASE, 21 October 2016

Employees working for Qantas are unable to pay bills, take out bank loans or support their families because of forced part time hours and poor conditions, the Transport Workers’ Union has said.
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TRANSPORT WORKERS AT HIGH RISK OF DEATH, SAFE WORK REPORT SHOWS

October 17

The Transport Workers’ Union has called on the Government to urgently address workplace deaths among transport workers after a new Safe Work Australia report shows that almost one out of every four workers killed in the last 13 years was a transport worker.
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TWU Demands New ATA Head Represent Entire Industry

October 14

TWU MEDIA RELEASE, 14 October 2016

The new chief executive of the Australian Trucking Association must represent all industry, including drivers, the Transport Workers’ Union has said.