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Time For Coles To Take Responsibility For Safe Rates

October 08

TWU National Secretary Tony Sheldon today welcomed the admission of “ethical and moral responsibility” from retail giant Coles to ensure all workers on Coles sites are fairly paid, but said this must extend throughout the entire supply chain.

TWU MEDIA RELEASE, 8 October 2014
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Senator Muir Joins Fight For Safe Rates

October 02

The Transport Workers Union today announced a victory in the campaign for Safe Rates in the trucking industry as critical crossbencher, Senator Ricky Muir, pledged his support to retain Australia’s road safety watchdog - the Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal (RSRT).

TWU MEDIA RELEASE, 2 October 2014
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Adelaide Lives At Risk If Road Safety Watchdog Is Axed

September 18

Federal MP for Adelaide Kate Ellis was updated today by a group of concerned local courier drivers on the danger of more people being injured or killed on South Australian roads if the Federal Government succeeded in abolishing Australia’s road safety watchdog - the Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal - when parliament resumes later this year.

TWU MEDIA RELEASE, 18 September 2014
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TWU Draft Order For A Safer Oil, Fuel And Gas Sector

September 11

A critical draft Order was yesterday released by the Transport Workers’ Union (TWU) to address horrific safety standards in the Oil, Fuel and Gas sector.

TWU MEDIA RELEASE, 11 September 2014
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Government Foreshadows Light Touch On Road Safety

September 11

Transport Workers’ Union National Secretary Tony Sheldon today called for the Government to explain its plans to safeguard 457 workers with poor English language skills against exploitation and unsafe work practices.

TWU MEDIA RELEASE, 11 September 2014
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Westgate Freeway Accident: One Truck Crash Death Every Week In Victoria

September 02

Transport Workers Union National Secretary Tony Sheldon today said 34 deaths in Victorian truck crashes this year was further evidence of economic pressure on truck drivers to speed or skip rest breaks in order to meet unrealistic deadlines.

TWU MEDIA RELEASE, 2 September 2014