The Transport Workers Union’s (TWU) rank-and-file National Council has announced the election of former chief of campaigns, Emily McMillan, as the union’s first female national assistant secretary.
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NHVR enforcement disparity questioned after blitz announcement
In an open letter to the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator, the TWU, in response to the regulator's latest blitz on long-haul truck drivers, is calling for information on any supply chain investigations it may have conducted
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Transport industry reform within reach
OPINION: The transport industry is more united than ever in its bid to obtain a level and safer playing field
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TWU blasts ATA fatigue monitoring plan
Union says giving employers more driver monitoring control on driving hours is like putting “the fox in charge of the henhouse”
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Changes to truck licences go to National Cabinet committee
Forklift licence age limit reduction knocked back but hope remains for other ideas
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TWU says transport cannot survive sick workforce
Supply chains already buckling under worker shortages, Michael Kaine states
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Government accused of forcing truckies to spread COVID
The TWU says the NSW move is reckless and a health and safety risk to employees
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Reduced hours an unattractive prospect
OPINION: Cutting back on an owner-driver’s working hours without monetary compensation is unacceptable
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FedEx stop work action to start on November 22
FedEx management countered, saying workers have been offered the largest wage increase in the logistics sector
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TWU and ARTIO call for rapid road transport COVID tests
Federal government asked for funding to prioritise access to fast testing kits for interstate truck drivers
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