Upcoming works on the West Gate FreewayFriday, October 16, 2009 
As we enter the third year of construction on the West Gate Freeway upgrade, drivers will start to see significant changes in the road network. As part of the staged construction process, new ramps and sections of road will become available to the travelling public, including the new structures around Montague Street. |
Footy Greats Bike RideFriday, October 16, 2009 
The Union recently sponsored three of AFL?s greatest names took to the road in this month for charity. |
Heavy Vehicle Speeding Reform Information SessionsFriday, September 25, 2009 The Victorian will be introducing new laws to address heavy vehicle (trucks and buses) speed compliance. The Government's objective is to reduce fatalities and injuries involving speeding heavy vehicles . These laws will also affect all off-road parties who can influence speeding, such as employers, contractors, operators, schedulers, consignors, receivers and loading managers. |
WorkSafe Victoria targets Oakleigh for inspectionFriday, September 4, 2009 WorkSafe Victoria is targeting Oakleigh as part of its 'Safer Work Zones' inspection campaign, from 7 to 11 September. |
Tiger Airways PilotsTuesday, September 1, 2009 On Tuesday 25th August the Transport Workers Union (TWU) held their first meeting with Doug Melville - Head of People and Culture at Tiger Airways Australia. The objective of the meeting was to introduce TWU Industrial Officers John Parker and Dissio Markos to management and to advise the Company that the TWU is seeking an Enterprise Agreement (EA) for Tiger Pilots in Australia. The company indicated that it intends to negotiate a Union Collective Agreement for Tiger Pilots under the new Fair Work Act. |
Gas News Spring 2009 UpdateTuesday, September 1, 2009 In the last few months there has been a bit of activity going on within the industry in relation to the continuous improvement of the Training Package (UEG06). |
Forklift drivers, Forklift Truck Operators, Mobile Crane OperatorsTuesday, August 4, 2009 By 30 September 2009 all 'Old Style' Certificates will have expired. Your Certificate expiry date is scheduled according to the date it was issued to you. Check your Certificate expiry date now (you will need the issue date of your existing Certificate). All Certificates will progressively expire over a two-year transition period starting 31 January 2008. |
Keep Melbourne Moving InitiativeThe Brumby Government has announced changes to the afternoon clearway times. The Victorian Government believes that the new planned standardised afternoon clearway times will improve traffic flow on key arterial roads while allowing for more parking opportunities near local businesses. |
TWU Working for Occupational Health PolicyTuesday, July 28, 2009 The Union, in consultation with Delegates, has developed a policy document and guide for members dealing with occupational health. The Union recognises the need to address the health and well being of transport workers in order to reduce the number of incidents, injuries and deaths in the workplace. |
TWU meets with Minister Graeme SturgesMonday, July 20, 2009 Bill Baarini, General Counsel (on behalf of Bill Noonan), met with The Hon. Mr Graeme Sturgess, Minister for Infrastructure on 17 July 2009. |
Dingley Arterial ProjectMonday, July 13, 2009 
VicRoads will build the next 3.5km section of the Dingley Arterial in Keysborough, providing the missing road link between Westall Road and the Dandenong Bypass. |
Dangers of working aloneMonday, July 13, 2009 Investigations into two work-related deaths last year have prompted WorkSafe to issue a reminder on the dangers of working alone and the importance of regular communication with isolated workers. |
Fair Work regime starts 1 July 2009Wednesday, July 1, 2009 The Fair Work Act 2008 creates an industrial relations system that restores fairness to the lives of working people. |
PayslipsWednesday, July 1, 2009 This relates to all TWU Award & EBA Employees (including employees under Victorian Common Rule Awards) |
Road and transport infrastructure in TasmaniaTuesday, June 30, 2009 The Tasmanian Minister for Infrastructure, Graeme Sturges MP, has pledged to create an integrated, efficient and safe transport system delivering sustainable economic growth and resilient regional communities. The transport system will need to cater for more freight and passenger movements into the future. This will require the Tasmanian Government to make strategic decisions about investments in road, rail, and port infrastructure. |
