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Firm in Court Over Hasty Sacking of Pregnant Women

A WA tribunal has awarded $2,500 for hurt and humiliation and $7,900 in damages to a pregnant employee sacked for alleged poor performance and excessive sick leave absences.

Horrific Crash on Kewdale Road

Motorists who drove past the gnarled wreckage of this K&S Freighters truck a few months back would have wondered if the driver got out of it alive.

Owner Drivers Legislation

Our transport minister Alannah MacTiernan recently launched the new WA Owner Drivers’ Laws at a function in Belmont attended by about 200 people.

Safety Issues Resulting from Fire

Since the July 21 fire that burned Swan Transit bus 1610 to ground a number of related concerns have been raised by drivers.

Tip Top asked to tip in a bit more

Our agreement with Tip Top Bakeries doesn’t expire until October but we’ve already began talks with the company.

To pee or not to pee

I’m now spearheading a TWU campaign for better amenities for bus drivers. I am collecting complaints from drivers

TWU strives to save Transport Workers lives

Transport Workers Union of Australia has launched a major safety campaign to protect the lives and well being of transport workers.

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