WorkSafe Week 25th - 29th Oct 2010Monday, October 25, 2010 This year's Work Safe Week is bigger and better than ever! We've put together a jam-packed program of over 100 free informative, topical seminars and events, all taking place across Victoria from 25 - 29 October. |
Minister Pallas announces crackdown on roadwork speed limitsWednesday, August 25, 2010 Minister Tim Pallas announced today that there would be a crackdown on inappropriate roadwork speed limits throughout the State of Victoria. |
TWU Members can now save with Campbells WholesaleThursday, August 12, 2010 Financial members must use their Member Card with the Where To Enjoy logo to obtain fantastic savings at Campbells Wholesale outlets |
Workers can't afford the risk of an Abbott Liberal GovernmentThursday, August 12, 2010 The defeat of the Howard government in 2007 saved the jobs, pay and conditions of many workers. The repeal of WorkChoices removed a huge threat that was hanging over the heads of Australian workers and their families. |
A majority of workers don't trust Tony Aboott on IR lawsTuesday, July 27, 2010 Research commissioned by the ACTU has found that 71% of Australians do not believe Mr Abbott's denial about never changing the Fair Work laws. |
Support Safe Rates
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. |
Low paid workers win a $26 a week pay increaseThursday, June 3, 2010 Fair Work Australia have decided to award 1.4 million low paid workers a $26 per week pay rise, after a 2 year wage freeze. |
VicRoads Worksite Safety UpdateTuesday, May 25, 2010 This Update contains articles on: - Do Your SWMS Comply With Regulations? - Safety Cameras Installed on M80 Project - The Performance of Temporary Safety Barriers in Victoria - Victoria?s First Reckless Endangerment Conviction for Company - New WorkSafe Guidance Note for Earthmoving Equipment Used as a Crane |
Another "meet & greet" at TarcuttaThursday, May 20, 2010 The TWU caravan has become a common sight at the Tarcutta changeover area as reps from the Vic/Tas and NSW Branches join forces with TWU Super to offer drivers a snag and a chat. |
ABS data confirms that union membership is on the riseWednesday, May 12, 2010 The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data on trade union membership is very positive news for unions. |
$130k fine over truck driver deathThursday, April 29, 2010 A truck driver died after suffering head injuries while loading an elevated work platform onto a semi-trailer in 2007. |
Company receives record fines over truck driver deathWednesday, April 28, 2010 A company and its director have been charged, convicted and fined $870,000 over the death of a 21 year old truck driver who was killed after being ordered to drive a truck with defective brakes. |
Young workers: Some important safety tipsThursday, April 15, 2010 Young workers can be vulnerable in the workplace. Safety is an area where young workers need to pay particular attention. Young Victorian workers between the ages of 15 and 24 are more likely to be injured at work and hospitalised than any other age group. |
Work Health & Safety Act UpdateWednesday, April 14, 2010 This will effect not only Victorians under WorkCover but also Comcare employees (remembering that Contractors and agency staff to Comcare sites are under WorkCover). |
Changes to Accident CompensationMonday, April 5, 2010 The Victorian Parliament has passed the Accident Compensation Amendment Bill 2009. The Bill contains reforms to the Accident Compensation Act 1985 and associated legislation. |
