Compensation Claim Settled
"The TWU people are the only ones that get things happening", said Ann Skelton, after the TWU solicitors Slater and Gordon moved to settle her workers compesation claim.Pay Rates Terrible
"When our metro buses were privatised the pay rates were terrible, The TWU has done a lot to imprrove them" - Lee Scanlan, South Coast Transit.Dismissed - but Won
"I was unfairly dismissed, but the TWU's industrial people took on my case and won it in court" - John ParkerPeters and Brownes
The lads from national dairy firm Peters and Brownes at the TWU researching a case we were taking to the Industrial CommissionLost Superannuation
Owner Driver Bruce Watts was over the moon when he found out our superannuation officer had tracked down $23,000 in lost super for him. You can talk to our super man at our Perth office on 1800 657 477Hundreds of Delegates across All Sectors
The TWU has hundreds of delegates across all sectors of the transport industry, including Carlie Austin and Craig Bridge at CEVA Komatsu.Sadliers Members get a pay boost
All smiles at Sadliers Transport in Kewdale where the troops have just received a big pay boost thanks to a new agreement negotiated by the TWU
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287 truck-related deaths in one year TWU state secretary Jim McGiveron recently attended a union protest in Canberra after statistics revealed there had been 287 truck related deaths in Australia in just one year. A cross for every one of the deaths was set up in a mock graveyard on the lawns outside Parliament House Jim said it was a very solemn occasion and a reminder to governments that safe sustainable rates are absolutely essential fo... READMORE |
Chubb drivers reject bullet-proof vests Moves by Chubb Security to force their armoured vehicle operators to wear bullet proof vests are being strongly resisted by the guards themselves. The armed guards who are taking part in a trial of the vests say there are numerous health and safety issues with them. One of their major concerns is a fear that armed criminals - knowing the guards would be wearing bullet proof vests - would aim for the hea... READMORE |
TWU Western Australia - Latest News & Updates
One of the companies transporting gear onto the Gorgon supply base in Karratha is South Australian firm BT Transport.
I'd spoken over the phone to the owner of the company, a bloke by the name of Mal Beattie but I'd never met any of his drivers.
However, I came across a husband and wife team, who …
The TWU applauds the state government and the opposition for pushing through tough new legislation aimed at those who throw rocks at moving vehicles.
The laws will make it an offence to cause fear and alarm in a driver by throwing an object at or near a vehicle.
Offenders will fac…
With all the song and dance in the media about dills throwing stuff at buses and trucks you'd think some people would take the hint.
At a Gloucester Park meeting of almost a thousand bus drivers in September a driver tipped us off that a so-called 'crazy bus' would be at the Royal Show.
Some Sides…Read more: What sideshow alley dickhead came up with this idea?
Earlier this year Swan Transit ordered a private investigation into allegations of bullying, victimisation and harassment by its managers against bus drivers.
The investigation was initiated after several drivers made official complaints to Worksafe and the TWU.
We understand the investigator hand…
Wally Webb reckons prison inmates are provided with better amenities than WA's long distance truckies.
"At least they get a toilet in their cell," he said with a chuckle.
Wally drives North West for Jolly's transport and says the lack of facilities at truck stops is an absolute disgrace.
