WIN for Armaguard workers
In March we called for urgent action from banks, who as clients hold the economic power at the top of the supply chain, to safeguard the cash-in-transit industry.
We welcome the news that Armaguard has now secured over $50 million in funding, securing the company and workers' jobs for at least the next 12 months.
Now we need to see a commitment from banks and retailers to properly fund cash-in-transit for as long as cash is in circulation in Australia.
Media interviews with Emily McMillan, TWU National Assistant Secretary:
TWU multi-bargaining with aviation ground handling companies | Workplace Express
The TWU has begun multi-employer bargaining with aviation ground-handling operators, as unions continue to make use of the Albanese Government's new IR laws.
The union's newly-elected assistant national secretary, Emily McMillan, observed that multi-employer bargaining had begun between the TWU and ground handling companies, when she addressed ACTU Congress in Adelaide earlier this month.
She said the recent changes to IR laws would help unions but the "task of removing the Qantas model remains an enormous one", ahead of the Congress passing a policy motion sponsored by the TWU and ASU calling for the creation of a Safe and Fair Skies Commission.
TWU national secretary Michael
Kaine said, "multi-employer bargaining is a powerful tool now available to begin to reconsolidate aviation jobs, pay and conditions and lift standards across airports.
"Aviation workers have made strides in aviation bargaining on pay, conditions and secure jobs over the last two years, as well as a commitment from Virgin to insource more ground handling work."
CH7 report on rideshare driver safety - interview with Nick McIntosh, TWU NSW/QLD Assistant Secretary
TWU calls for urgent action on airport rail link - interview with Mem Suleyman, TWU VIC/TAS Branch Secretary
Covid study releases findings for transport industry | Big Rigs, by TWU NSW/QLD Branch Secretary Richard Olsen
Video: The Transport Workers Union is relentless! These words echoed by our dedicated waste delegates as they visited NSW Parliament to meet with politicians last week.
The Fair Work Commission has stood with Ampol workers, approving their Protected Action Ballot despite the company's objections!
Ampol wants to keep these workers among the lowest paid in the air industry, arguing it's “crucial to maintaining contracts.” This is unacceptable! Workers deserve fair pay for their hard work.
This struggle highlights the urgent need for a Safe and Secure Skies Commission to set standards in aviation and protect our workers. (TWU NSW)
Senator Tony Sheldon Parliamentary Speech
“The Transport Workers' Union have raised an alarm about reports that the former Qantas operating officer is being shortlisted for the role of CEO at Virgin. Paul Jones was the architect of the illegal outsourcing of 1700 ground handlers at Qantas.
“The TWU national secretary, Michael Kaine, said that Virgin was now at a crossroads and could either take the high road or risk decimating their workforce.
“Now, Virgin should find a CEO without a track record of illegal activity and lying in court.”
Sam Rae MP Parliamentary Speech
“Earlier this year, the Albanese Labor government passed our Closing Loopholes legislation following years long campaign from the Transport Workers' Union.
“I want to thank the Transport Workers' Union for their unwavering advocacy in pursuing these changes that will make our roads safer for everyone.
“I also want to thank them for the work they do each and every day, to protect the pay and conditions of transport workers right across the country.
“I'd like to give a special shout out to my dear friend, the TWU Victoria's Branch Secretary, Mem Suleyman, for his years of dedication to supporting transport workers, as well as Michael Kaine and the TWU National Office for their extraordinary leadership in this space, by making the transport workers safer, by making the transport industry safer."