The Hon. John Brumby launches the TWU's Stalwarts BookWednesday, September 10, 2008 
The TWU recently embarked on an ambitious project to capture the stories of some of its longest serving Union members. The book, called Stalwarts, was launched at Queens Hall in Parliament House at 6.30pm on Tuesday 9 September 2008, by the Premier, the Hon. John Brumby. |
Transport Union Backs New Skills Training ProgramTuesday, August 26, 2008 
The Transport Workers Union has welcomed the State Government's proposed new funding arrangements for employment counselling and training under the Skills for Victoria program. |
TWU supports Eddington Truck Action Plan and staged construction of tunnelTuesday, July 22, 2008 
The East West Link Needs Assessment (EWLNA) and the Eddington Report represent a once in a generation opportunity to meet the present and future transport challenges facing Melbourne, particularly in the East-West corridor. |
TWU does not support owner driver blockadeMonday, July 21, 2008 The TWU does not endorse the blockade being threatened by some owner drivers on Monday, 28th July 2008. |
457 visas in transport will impact on safetyMonday, July 14, 2008 457 visas are the most common way for employers in Australia to sponsor overseas workers on a temporary basis. These positions are ?skilled? and the Howard Government claims that 457 visas are being used to address the skills crisis in Australia. |
Bill Noonan is appointed a National Transport CommissionerMonday, June 2, 2008 
Transport Workers Union Vic/Tas Branch Secretary, Bill Noonan, has been appointed as a member of the National Transport Commission (NTC). |
Owner Drivers Must Get Fuel LevyFriday, May 23, 2008 The Transport Workers Union has called on owner drivers in the road transport industry to demand fuel levies from road transport operators to counter soaring fuel costs. |
TWU Hails Budget Transport Infrastructure BoostWednesday, May 14, 2008 The Transport Workers Union has welcomed the Federal Budget's injection of extra funds to fast-track transport infrastructure spending. |
The Federal Government Pledges Funding for the Nagambie BypassWednesday, May 14, 2008 Transport was a big winner in the 2008 Federal Budget. The Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has shown a strong commitment to improving transport infrastructure, particularly in Victoria. |
TWU backs State Budget spending on transportTuesday, May 6, 2008 The Transport Workers Union has welcomed the Brumby Government's commitment to transport infrastructure in the Victorian Budget announced today. |
Transport Union Opposes Albert Street Bike LaneThursday, April 24, 2008 The Transport Workers Union has called on the Melbourne City Council to re-consider its proposal to install bike only lanes between the footpath and parking areas in Albert Street, East Melbourne. |
Level crossing penalties to get tougherFriday, April 18, 2008 The Minister for Public Transport has introduced tougher penalties for level crossing offences. Fines for level crossing offences will increase from $177 9and 3 demerit points) to $430 (and four demerit points). |
Truckies Code of Conduct LaunchTuesday, March 18, 2008 
Victorian Roads and Ports Minister Tim Pallas is to launch a new code of conduct for truck drivers at the Transport Workers Union office on Tuesday, March 18th at noon. |
Minister Tim Pallas Launches the Share the Road Safely CampaignWednesday, February 27, 2008 The Minister for Roads and Ports Tim Pallas recently launched the Government new road safety advertising campaign "Share the Road Safely" Campaign. |
Balance Needed on Truck Traffic in YarravilleMonday, February 25, 2008 Some Balance Please. Truck drivers are not Public Enemy No 1. |
