Active Cabbies
Active Cabbies: Moving People! is an initiative of State Government of Victoria (Department of Planning and Community Development), in conjunction with Victoria University. This program is supported by the Transport Workers Union. |
Good day for transport workersMonday, December 8, 2008 The Transport Workers Union has welcomed today's State Government's announcements re future plans for Victoria?s transport infrastructure. |
Transition to Retirement PensionMonday, December 8, 2008 There are potential tax advantages for members through investing in a Transition to Retirement Pension (TRAP). Members working full time may be able to use TRAP to minimise tax and maximise superannuation savings without reducing take-home pay. |
TWU has safety concerns on extra West Gate lanesThursday, December 4, 2008 The Transport Workers Union has expressed concerns about the State Government's proposal to create extra lanes on the West Gate Bridge by narrowing the existing lanes. |
Monash Freeway - Roadworks and ClosuresMonday, December 1, 2008 
Major works on the Monash Freeway will mean traffic changes for motorists over the next few weeks as the West Gate Freeway upgrade continues. |
Gas News Summer 2008 UpdateMonday, December 1, 2008 The Conciliation in the Magistrates Court in Hobart for our four members that worked in the Gas Industry in Tasmania, from 2005 until January 2007, was held on Tuesday 4th December. |
Owner drivers kicking goals at the Small Business CommissionFriday, November 28, 2008 Statistics released on the 15th of October by the Office of the Victorian Small Business Commissioner show that it is resolving 85.2% of owner driver disputes at mediation. These disputes are referred to the Small Business Commission (SBC) under the Owner Drivers and Forestry Contractors Act. The Union was appointed as the bargaining agent by the owner driver in the majority of these cases. |
Goulburn Valley Highway Upgrade - Nagambie BypassThursday, November 27, 2008 The Goulburn Valley Highway is an important transport route, forming part of the national highway link between Melbourne and Brisbane. The Nagambie Bypass is the next stage of the upgrade of the Goulburn Valley Highway. |
IR legislation a major step forward for workersThursday, November 27, 2008 The passage of the Federal Government's Fair Work Bill will give workers new legal rights and protections as part of an historic overhaul of our nation's workplace laws. |
"Monster truck" critics confusedFriday, November 14, 2008 Bill Noonan, Branch Secretary, said today that critics of the introduction of so-called monster trucks are confused regarding their use and ignorant of their safety features. |
TWU welcomes "Safe Rates" ReportMonday, November 10, 2008 The Transport Workers Union's Vic/Tas Branch has welcomed a report calling for a new national push to establish methods of payments for heavy vehicle drivers that would tackle poor safety outcomes in the trucking industry. |
Owner drivers kicking goals at the Small Business CommissionTuesday, October 28, 2008 Statistics released on the 15th of October by the Office of the Victorian Small Business Commissioner show that it is resolving 85.2% of owner driver disputes at mediation. These disputes are referred to the Small Business Commission under the Owner Drivers and Forestry Contractors Act. The Union was appointed as the bargaining agent by the owner driver in the majority of these cases. |
Slow down for road workersFriday, October 17, 2008 The Union has been contacted by VicRoads regarding trucks speeding in road construction zones. |
Down syndrome awareness ride between Launceston and Rokeby to affect roadsFriday, October 17, 2008 The Union has been advised by the Burnie Police Headquarters that roads between Launceston and Rokeby (via Swansea and Orford) will be affected due to a charity ride to raise awareness and funds to support families with Down Syndrome. |
Worksafe warns of crushing injuriesFriday, October 10, 2008 Worksafe Victoria has warned of the dangers of crushing injuries after a number of deaths and injuries. In one incident a man died in Northcote when a truck tipped sideways trapping him as he used a truck mounted crane. |
