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Another Victory for Workers

November 08

TWU members carry out a range of works at Cement Australia including loading the bulk of cement products to concrete plants in Glebe and Clyde, out of places like Newcastle and Port Kembla.

Big Rigs, TWU NSW News, 8 November 2013
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Violence against Ambos 'the Tip of the Iceberg'

November 06

New reports of violence against paramedics are just the "tip of the iceberg", according to ambulance union.

The Canberra Times, by Christopher Knaus, 6 November 2013
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Review into 'Toxic Culture' within ACT Ambulance Service

October 30

The ACT Government has ordered a review into the culture of the Territory's ambulance service amid claims of bullying, harassment and racial vilification.

ABC NEWS, by Louise Willis, 30 October 2013
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Owner-driver Union Delegate Wins Adverse Action Injunction

October 28

In a rare adverse action case involving an independent contractor, the Federal Court has issued a mandatory injunction compelling a building materials supplier to provide concrete haulage work to an owner-driver pending the hearing of his case that his contract was terminated because of his union activity.

Workplace Express, 28 October 2013
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A Huge Win for the Little Guy - Hanson Owner Driver Granted Injunctive Relief

October 25

Proud Transport Workers’ Union Delegate and Owner Driver Michael Meredith will be able to use his new truck until such time as his claim against Hanson Construction Materials Pty Ltd is heard.

TWU QLD MEDIA RELEASE, 25 October
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First Blood Now Used Syringes Facing Ipswich Bus Drivers

October 18

Less than 12 months after the derelict Ipswich Transit Centre was surrounded in bloodstains and smashed glass, today Ipswich bus drivers are walking over used syringes and swabs to access their second-class toilet and meal facilities.

TWU QLD MEDIA RELEASE, 18 October 2013