Bunbury firm Top Shot Couriers has been well and truly in the firing line of the TWU for the past year or so. Top Shot first came to our notice after a couple of their drivers contacted us with questions about their entitlements.
It didn't take long to explain where they stood, in five simple words: "YOU ARE BEING RIPPED OFF".

Further enquires revealed that the company had 50 drivers and had been growing at a rapid rate. All their drivers were employed as casuals and were being paid well under the award which was being beached in numerous areas.

We also discovered Top Shot were being audited by the Australian Taxation Office for non-payment of their employees superannuation contributions.

When we first approached the firm's owners about the situation they were quick to admit they were in trouble. We offered to help them fix their migraine headache but explained there was no easy solution. They would have to pay in accordance with our legally binding award.

As things stood they had been enjoying a huge unfair advantage over many of their competitors in the South West. Eventually reality dawned on the company and they agreed to work with us to resolve their dilemma and put things on an even footing.

They are now paying their drivers award wages and conditions and are in the process of switching to a more permanent workforce - instead of employing only casuals.
We will give them time to get on their feet and will visit their depots regularly to talk to drivers.

If you know of any other courier company that is underpaying drivers please call the TWU and we will check them out.
Telephone 1800 657 477 Free Call.

Report by MICK KNOWLES