What We Do.

At the TWU, we are relentless in the pursuit of building and exercising worker power, guided by clear, strong principles.  We are committed to earning and keeping our members’ trust and collective bargaining. We aim to hold corporations to account, empowering the workforce with a strong and powerful voice.

The TWU has a number of Enterprise Agreements in a myriad of transport companies. If you work for a company that has an EA with the TWU, you benefit from the years of struggle and collective action of union members before you.

Plus, benefits from a range of services available only to members

  • Legal Services

  • Wage increases and improved conditions through collective bargaining

  • Enforcement of your agreement and workplace rights

  • Representation for incidents or disciplinaries

  • Job Security and protection

  • Funeral benefit of up to $5,000

  • Free Wills

  • Extraordinary Driver’s License Application

  • Income Protection and Group Accident and Sickness cover

  • Collective purchasing power of UnionShopper to provide members with discounts on a range of restaurants, gift cards, white goods and more

You should be a member of your union, the TWU if you enjoy these benefits like:

  • Annual Leave

  • Maternity Leave

  • Long Service Leave

  • Sick days

  • Leave loading

  • Penalty rates

  • Superannuation

  • Health and safety and workers’ compensation

  • Allowances (meal allowances, shift allowances)

  • Rest breaks

  • Unfair dismissal protection

Becoming a member of the TWU ensures you can maintain these rights into the future.