The definition of an essential worker has come under scrutiny following the Covid pandemic.
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Toll road review could fix unfair system, says TWU
The recently released independent review of New South Wales’ toll road network, chaired by former ACCC head Allan Fels, is welcomed by the Transport Workers Union as a potential remedy to an unfair and exploitative system that has continually taken advantage of owner-drivers and the transport industry.
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Covid study releases findings for transport industry
Three years on from the Covid-19 pandemic, its impact on global and Australian supply chains has diminished. However, transport workers still suffer significant health and mental health effects.
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Aldi can help set new industry benchmark, says union
Earlier this month, hundreds of transport workers, their supporters, and Transport Workers Union (TWU) members marched on Aldi in Perth.
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Major fleets cannot be allowed to introduce AI into truck cabs
The transport industry has a long history of technological evolution, from horse-drawn carriages to modern electric trucks.
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Rally spreads message of urgent need for reform
In a country where the wheels of progress are kept turning by the dedicated efforts of transport workers, a recent event has captured the attention of the nation and reaffirmed the significance of collective action in pursuit of justice and fair treatment.
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Transurban’s rort of our roads
Once again, Transurban has demonstrated its utter disregard for the economic challenges faced by ordinary, hardworking people by increasing road tolls, effective from July 1, 2023.
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Urgent worker safety reform still needed in trucking
The transport industry is a critical component of the supply chain, responsible for the efficient movement of goods.
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National Council 2023: A crucial moment for progress
In a time of ongoing challenges and opportunities for transport workers, the Transport Workers’ Union (TWU) National Council 2023 in Sydney has convened to discuss and address the needs and aspirations of transport workers across the nation.
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We need significant reform
In recent weeks, the Australian public has been confronted with overflowing rubbish bins and piling waste across NSW and in the ACT due to the recent worker-led strikes at Cleanaway.
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