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Support Safe Rates
Wednesday 03 March
Wednesday 03 March
The Union has been lobbying for some time for a system of safe rates, which allow truck drivers to receive full cost recovery for their work including flexible payments for rising fuel costs, as well as paid waiting times.
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Truck ban should b...
Wednesday 03 March
Wednesday 03 March
The Transport Workers Union intends to keep a close eye on the State Government's move to ban trucks from the right hand lane of Victoria's three lane highways.
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Industrial ServicesNegotiating Agreements
Experienced industrial staff can assist you negotiate an Agreement in your workplace to improve employee wages and conditions.
Through collective bargaining union members earn an average 17% a week more than non-union workers.
Unfair Dismissal Representation
If you’re sacked at work the Union can assist you with advice regarding an Unfair Dismissal claim.
Owner Driver Representation
- Assistance and advice regarding Owner Driver rates and conditions, including developing site agreements
- Owner Driver contracts
- Conciliations through the Small Business Commissioner
- TWU representation on the Transport Industry Council
Injured at work?
If you’re injured at work, the TWU can help you to lodge a claim for financial compensation and can refer you to Union Assist if a dispute arises with your employer.
