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WorkSafe Week 25th...
Monday 25 October
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.
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Minister Pallas an...
Wednesday 25 August
Minister Tim Pallas announced today that there would be a crackdown on inappropriate roadwork speed limits throughout the State of Victoria.
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TWU Members can no...
Thursday 12 August
Financial members must use their Member Card with the Where To Enjoy logo to obtain fantastic savings at Campbells Wholesale outlets
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Support Safe Rates
Sunday 20 June
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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Minister Pallas announces crackdown on roadwork speed limits

Wednesday, 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 Wholesale

Thursday, 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 laws

Tuesday, 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 increase

Thursday, 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 Tarcutta

Thursday, 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 rise

Wednesday, 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 death

Thursday, 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 tips

Thursday, 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 Update

Wednesday, 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 Compensation

Monday, 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 Title

Monday, 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 fatigue

Friday, 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 TWU

Wednesday, 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 website

Monday, March 1, 2010

Welcome the Union's new website.

Healthbreak 2010 Program

In 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.

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