Transport Workers Union

85% members vote yes to landmark agreement

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:44:03 PST

Last week almost 85% of Toll Dnata staff across the country voted to accept the EBA negotiated by your TWU and rank and file delegates. This is a great victory for members across Toll Dnata and is the first national union agreement in almost 10 years at these workplaces - delivering all the key provisions outlined below.

TWU calls for Australian wages and conditions for Australian skies

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:05:40 PST

The Transport Workers Union has backed the Australian and International Pilots Association calls to stop cheaper pilots being used by Qantas in Australian air spaces.

Moving toward a better working environment at Bunkers

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 22:09:59 PST

As you know, the management who were responsible for some of the problems at Bunker have been stood down. The TWU welcomes this move as we try to move towards a better working environment for everyone at Bunker.

Refuellers to take action over unfair pay rates

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 06:36:16 PST

The Australian newspaper has reported that refuellers have threatened to proceed with a 24-hour strike at Sydney airport next week, potentially disrupting air travel.

BUNKERS REPRIMANDED FOR UNFAIR TREATMENT OF STAFF

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 11:01:32 PST

The TWU recently took Bunker Freightlines to Fair Work Australia over the unfair treatment of a Victorian Delegate.

TRUCK DEATH STATISTICS POINT TO ROAD TOLL RISES

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 08:54:42 PST

With yet another report confirming that economic factors has a direct impact on the massive death toll in the road transport industry, drivers are calling for the urgent implementation of Safe Rates across Australia.

National Bunkers Survey

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 11:26:37 PST

Your TWU Organisers will be in yards, interchanges and depots over the next few weeks getting your feedback on what needs to be fixed at Bunkers and handing out the National Bunkers Survey.

New ballot to defend UK cabin crew

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 18:15:14 PST

Cabin crew workers in the UK are to be balloted on renewed industrial action if their airline employer, British Airways (BA), fails to negotiate a solution to the longstanding dispute.

Transport Workers welcome first female Prime Minister

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 09:59:27 PST

The Transport Workers Union has welcomed this morning’s historic caucus announcement, which confirmed Julia Gillard as Australia’s first female Prime Minister.

TWU Leads Safe Rates Convoy to Canberra

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 11:32:42 PST

On 20 June the Transport Workers Union led a vehicle convoy made up of hundreds of trucks, buses and supporters vehicles to the lawns of Parliament House in Canberra to show support for the Federal Government’s commitment to put in place a system of Safe Rates and Conditions for truck drivers.

Virgin Blue condoned porn, claim sacked workers

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 21:27:09 PST

Sharing pornography has been commonplace in the offices and staff rooms of Virgin Blue for years, a group of workers sacked by the airline claim. And they say that, far from objecting to the practice, airline management openly condoned it.At least five of the more than 25 Virgin Blue workers, sacked as part of a company-wide crackdown on pornography, are set to challenge the terminations in court as unfair dismissals.

What needs to be fixed at Bunkers?

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 11:33:28 PST

The TWU has circulated a survey asking you what needs to be fixed at Bunkers. The survey can be downloaded here.

TWU Stands Up for Q Catering Casuals

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 10:01:03 PST

TWU members and delegates across the country are signing up to support 23 long term Qantas casual employees from the Melbourne Q Catering centre who have been denied full time jobs with the company in favor of labor hire contractors.

TWU CALLS FOR SECURITY ROUNDTABLE

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 07:53:14 PST

The Transport Workers Union is calling for Safe Work Australia and appropriate state OH&S authorities, Cash in Transit (CiT) companies, employees and security and safety experts to come together to discuss measures for increased safety in the industry.

TWU PETITION • Q CATERING

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 23:52:22 PST

Melbourne Catering Manager Carmelo Chiodo intends to give fulltime catering jobs to non Qantas Labour Hire applicants in front of existing Qantas Employees and Members of the Union.

Tragic Death of Bunkers Driver

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 11:29:50 PST

The South Australian Police are currently investigating the death of a Bunkers driver in late November 2009.

Your Voice at Bunkers

Tue, 25 May 2010 11:31:19 PST

The Transport Workers Union of Australia would like to announce the formation of the National Bunkers Committee.

431 DEAD WHILE THE BUREAUCRACY SLEEPS

Mon, 17 May 2010 14:18:54 PST

The Transport Workers Union has criticized Australia’s slow-moving bureaucrats saying the number of deaths due to truck crashes was rising while the industry waited for reforms aimed at improving safety.

TWU BACKS PILOTS’ CALLS FOR IMPROVED SCREENING OF WORKERS

Mon, 17 May 2010 10:03:36 PST

The Transport Workers Union has called for an immediate upgrade of security at all airports after the Australian and International Pilots Association (AIPA) claimed ground staff at the airport were not being screened adequately.

Virgin Blue EBA: Over 68% of Staff Endorse Deal

Thu, 13 May 2010 17:40:11 PST

“With 68% off Virgin Blue staff voting Yes on the latest EBA proposal from Virgin Blue it is clear that our members and delegates made the right decision to let this latest agreement go to vote and hear what everyone had to say,” TWU National Executive Officer Scott Connolly said today.