Pay & Conditions

I drive for a living - am I being underpaid?

The TWU has enterprise bargaining agreements (EBA's) with most transport firms in WA.

We set the pay and conditions standards for transport workers throughout Australia

The pay rates listed below are examples of the 2019 EBA rates being paid - at most unionised firms.

The pay rates and conditions included in our agreements are significantly greater than those in awards, which are little more than minimum standards.

WA firms paying the right rates include: CCS, Hindles, Toll, Patricks, Skippers, Intercon, Linfox, Fremantle Freight & Storage, FCL, K&S, Sadliers, P&O, SCT, and Temples - just to name a few.

Pay Rates

The following EBA rates are for ordinary hours, after which overtime clocks in. Rates vary a little from company to company but these are indicative of what is being paid under our EBA's.

Rates Effective 1 January 2019

Rates for heavier vehicles are also available.

Definitions

GVM: Gross Vehicle Mass

GCM: Gross Combination Mass

Overtime rates: The above rates generally apply for the first 7.6 hours or 8 hours each day. Then over time rates cut in -  50% more for the next two hours (time and a half).  100% more for each additional hour (double time).

Meal Money: Once you have worked two hours overtime you should be paid a Meal Money. Most firms now pay about $20 per day. If you feel you are being underpaid or undervalued, please feel free to call the union.

If you occupation is different to the above, please call the TWU for advice on your pay and working conditions.