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TWU Wins Protected Action Ballot Against Qantas/Jetstar Group

March 11

TWU MEDIA RELEASE, 11 March 2016

The Transport Workers’ Union has today won an application at the Fair Work Commission for a protected action ballot against the Qantas/Jetstar Group. The move was taken after the airline continued to refuse to compromise in talks for a new enterprise agreement.
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TWU Lodges Protected Action Ballot At Jetstar

March 10

TWU MEDIA RELEASE, 10 March 2016

The Transport Workers’ Union today lodged an application at the Fair Work Commission for a protected action ballot which could lead to industrial action after Jetstar continued to refuse to compromise in talks for a new enterprise agreement.
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Horrific Crash Highlights Need For Solution To Crisis In Trucking, TWU Warns

March 10

TWU MEDIA RELEASE, 10 March 2016

Three children have been left without their parents who were tragically killed after a horrific truck crash in Melbourne’s west this morning. The incident highlights the crisis in trucking and shows the need for transport operators and wealthy retailers to ensure drivers are paid a safe, fair wage with well-maintained vehicles, the Transport Workers’ Union has said.
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Transport Workers' Union To Oppose Move To Delay Order Aimed At Saving Lives

March 10

TWU MEDIA RELEASE, 10 March 2016

The Transport Workers’ Union will vehemently oppose applications by several industry groups, such as Ai Group, NatRoad and Australian Livestock and Rural Transporters Association to delay a road safety watchdog ruling aimed at saving lives.
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TWU Appeals For Government To Support Road Safety After Horror Week Of Truck Deaths

March 09

TWU MEDIA RELEASE, 9 March 2016

The Transport Workers’ Union is appealing to the Federal Government to back a ruling by the road safety watchdog after 12 people were killed in truck crashes in just nine days.
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Action Needed As Report Exposes Widespread Harrassment At DHL

March 08

TWU MEDIA RELEASE, 8 March 2016

The Transport Workers’ Union (TWU) has called for immediate action to investigate DHL operations in Australia after a new report exposed widespread harassment and bullying of employees by management in the company’s international operations.