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 |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
Sam Soliman wins the World Boxing Foundation Middleweight TitleMonday, March 15, 2010 
On the 13th of March Sam "King" Soliman beat Shannon McMahon by technical knock-out in round 11 of 12 to win the World Boxing Foundation Middleweight title. |
Truck company charged over driver fatigueFriday, March 5, 2010 A trucking company and three drivers have been penalised after being targeted by a VicRoads undercover operation into fatigue. |
Truck ban should be a trial only, says TWUWednesday, March 3, 2010 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. |
TWU releases new websiteMonday, March 1, 2010 Welcome the Union's new website. |
Healthbreak 2010 ProgramIn 2010, with funding from the Department of Transport and in partnership with the Institute for Breathing and Sleep at the Austin Hospital, the Union will test 1000 drivers for Obstructive Sleep Apnoea. |
