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Firms need to think deeply before sacking workers

The Secretary's Desk

Jim McGiveron

Warns TWU Secretary Jim McGiveron ‘When someone loses their job, the consequences hurt not only them but their families

In the June edition of The Wheel there are several stories about workers who - in the opi [ … ]

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Who Pays Overloading Fines?

The Secretary's Desk

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The growing perception that drivers should pay is wrong! says JIM McGIVERON -

There seems to be a growing perception in the transport industry that drivers must pay any overloading fines issued by Main Roads [ … ]

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National Fight for Safe Rates

The Secretary's Desk

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Every hour - every km - every cost by JIM McGIVERON -

TWU members have won the first hurdle in a nation-wide battle for safe rates. The National Transport Commission is now investigating how to deliver safe r [ … ]

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Give Jobs to Locals - Not Foreign Imports

The Secretary's Desk

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Eight local welders were sacked while eight visa workers were kept on. "It stinks" says JIM McGIVERON

"With thousands of WA workers losing their jobs I believe it's time to scale down Australia's migrant and re [ … ]

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Heavy Haulage Under the Cover of Darkness

The Secretary's Desk

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FROM THE SECRETARY'S DESK -

The TWU has received several calls complaining about trucks with oversize loads heading north after dark. Oversize loads are banned on our roads as soon as the sun hits the horizon [ … ]

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