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Health and wellbeing

WebThe TWU’s priority is to ensure workers are protected from harm. The coronavirus pandemic has hit transport workers hard. Please remember that it is always OK to ask for help. …

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TWU CALLS ON QANTAS TO REINSTATE WORKER STOOD DOWN …

WebFebruary 6, 2019. The Transport Workers’ Union is calling on Qantas to immediately reinstate a worker who is a trained health and safety representative after the airline …

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TRUCK DRIVER OBESITY & DEPRESSION: MONASH STUDY …

WebThe first major survey of truck driver health reveals shocking problems in Australia’s most common job for men, with over 80% of drivers overweight or obese, one in five suffering …

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TWU responds to COVID-19 pandemic

WebFebruary 3, 2020. Transport workers from all sectors are being affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. From the beginning, transport workers have been on the frontline of this crisis, …

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Over 22% of truck drivers experience mental health issues, survey …

WebA survey* of over 4,000 truck drivers shows 918 stating they experienced mental health issues. A previous survey** shows truck drivers have a 7% higher chance …

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Current legal actions against Qantas

WebJanuary 27, 2021. The TWU has been pursuing a number of legal actions against Qantas following its morally bankrupt behaviour towards its workforce throughout the covid-19 …

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I Stand With Theo

WebWhy this case is so important. If the safety regulator’s prosecution of Qantas is successful, it will affect workplace health and safety across Australia – no employer …

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QANTAS FACES PROSECUTION FROM SAFEWORK NSW AFTER …

WebAs a result, Qantas faces the first prosecution of its kind in Australia, with the airline now facing multiple breaches for “discriminatory conduct and prohibited behaviour” against …

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'STEERING HEALTHY MINDS' MENTAL HEALTH PROJECT LAUNCH …

WebA programme to train transport workers to support colleagues with mental health problems will be rolled out nationally today after a successful pilot project.

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FIRST-EVER PROSECUTION CONCLUDES THIS WEEK OVER …

WebThis week SafeWork NSW’s prosecution of Qantas will conclude over the targeting and standing down of trained health and safety representative Theo Seremetidis at the start …

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Qantas charged over standing down health and safety rep

WebSafeWork’s prosecution of Qantas for standing down a TWU health and safety representative is the first of its kind. At the beginning of the pandemic Theo Seremetidis …

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SURVEY: 47% OF ILLEGALLY AXED QANTAS WORKERS ARE STILL …

WebAlmost half of ground crew illegally sacked by Qantas management are still struggling without a permanent job, with some relying on multiple precarious jobs to …

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QANTAS GUILTY OF UNLAWFULLY TARGETING HEALTH AND …

WebThe TWU has welcomed the verdict of a first-ever criminal prosecution from the safety regulator against Qantas over the targeting and standing down of Health and Safety …

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WASTE WORKER STRIKES LOOM ACROSS AUSTRALIA OVER …

WebHighly profitable waste company Cleanaway is facing the prospect of protected industrial action at multiple sites across the country in coming weeks over pressure on …

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TWU URGES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO ADOPT NEW YORK …

WebRide-share services such as Uber, Lyft, Ola and Taxify will also have to report details about the company commission in ride prices and what cut the driver gets, according to bills …

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