TWU chips in for Trans-Help
The Transport Workers Union raises funds to support Trans-Help
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K&S vehicle policy shot down by Fair Work Australia
K&S Freighters’ policy of charging drivers for damaging trucks is “unfair and unreasonable”; driver awarded $21,000 compensation
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Don't target drivers with GPS trackers: TWU
TWU weighs into debate on proposal for mandatory truck trackers, saying clients must be accountable for delivery times
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NBS Transport done for unfair dismissal
Trucking operators that don't give drivers a chance to respond to allegations before sacking them face unfair dismissal claims
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Operators should reward drivers who save fuel: TWU
TWU will ask trucking operators to train drivers on how to conserve fuel and reward them for doing so
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TWU fined $35k for unlawful industrial action
TWU slapped with $35,000 fine for unlawful industrial action against Qantas
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OUR SAY: The political potency of safe rates
The 'safe rates' paper is tucked away. Will Gillard use it as a political weapon in her re-election campaign?
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Hughie threatens blockade over dangerous road
TWU stalwart Hughie Williams vows to blockade dangerous road unless government steps in to upgrade it
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Union blames truck speeding on customers
TWU claims new speed statistics are proof drivers are under financial pressure from customers
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Operating costs rise as new financial year begins
Running costs set to rise significantly tomorrow due to higher wage payments, new awards system and increased road charges
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TWU leads convoy to Canberra for safe rates
Convoy of hundreds to hit Canberra this weekend in support of TWU campaign for safe rates in the trucking industry
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TWU wage claim against Linfox rejected
TWU accuses Linfox of underpaying kilometre-hire employees, but industrial relations commission rejects the claim
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Staysafe announces inquiry into Bluecard and truck safety
A parliamentary inquiry will investigate controversial industrial relations laws in the trucking industry
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Wodonga Council begins truck parking blitz
Wodonga Council to fine truck drivers parking in residential streets despite the lack of parking bays in the area
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FEDERAL BUDGET: TWU backs intermodal hub
TWU supports funding for intermodal hub in NSW, saying it will help truck drivers
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K&S and TWU to go to court in June
A court will determine next month if K&S can deduct wages from drivers who negligently damage trucks
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Safe rates must be for all: VTA
VTA backs industry-wide push for fixed pay rates, fearing a piecemeal approach will "root our industry"
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NSW WorkCover blitz should be national: TWU
Trucking union urges all governments to follow NSW decision to blitz trucking operators and customers to ensure fatigue compliance
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Trucking operators get paid waiting times at Port Botany
Stevedores had their chance and failed. The government steps in, mandating paid waiting times for trucking operators at Port Botany
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TWU strike action against Scott's a step closer
Scott's employees back TWU push for strikes over a proposed workplace agreement
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