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WHEELTHE TWU CHRISTMAS 2019/20 OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE TRANSPORT WORKERS UNION (WA BRANCH) PH: 1800 657 477 On the Ground or In the Air Transport Workers are coming for you! Merry Christmas On behalf of all the staff and officials at the Transport Workers’ Union WA Branch, I would like to wish a very Merry Christmas and safe and happy holiday season to all our members, their families and our supporters. I would also like to thank and acknowledge our Delegates for all their hard work this year. This year has been a big year for our union, and next year will be even bigger. A reminder to stay safe out on the roads this holiday season. Drive with care and we look forward to seeing you in 2020. In Unity – Tim Dawson State Secretary Transport Workers’ Union WA www.twuwa.org.au

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IT’S NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME TO BE A TWU MEMBER In 2020, transport workers across Australia will unite to fight for better, safer jobs. TWU members play a vital role in the fight for a fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work for all transport workers and that is why we must stand together to achieve real change in the workplace and in our community. Over 200 transport enterprise agreements across aviation and road transport will come to an end at the same time in 2020. These agreements cover more than 38,000 transport workers at the airports and on the roads. This is our opportunity to stand together and take mass industrial action to demand better, safer jobs across the industry. We’re fighting for the same pay for the same job. We’re fighting to hold those with the economic power at the top of the transport supply chains to account. We’re determined to end the race to the bottom and keep our communities safe while on the move in Australia. We can’t achieve this without your support. In 2020, we need you to be part of the fight so renew your TWU membership today! Together, we will fight to secure the best pay, conditions and will lift standards for transport workers and their families, because without transport workers, Australia stops. 2019 ACHIEVEMENTS TRANSPORT WORK ERS ‘ UN ION By standing together in 2019 across WA we have: TWU MEMBER Member: 12345 • Delivered Union enterprise agreements in hundreds of yards that improve and lock in job Login: M0123456 security, safer working conditions and better pay for transport workers; Valid to: 31/12/2020 2020 MEMBERSHIP TRANSPORT WORKERS’ UNION WA • Maintained our pressure on the top of the supply chains to help lift safety, WESTERN AUSTRALIAN BRANCH conditions and wages across entire industries with our various campaigns, such as Cabin Crew safety, Safe Rates in transport and industry wide conditions for buses; • Run hundreds of legal cases, including unfair dismissals, disputes, workers Dear comp, underpayment claims, owner driver contract disputes, industrial actions and recovered hundreds of thousands of dollars for members in This is your 2020 membership for the Transport Workers Union WA Branch. unpaid wages; Whether you are one of the 85,000 members throughout Australia ywohuo’rbeerleonnegwtoingthoermbiegchotymTinWg Ua.new member • Delivered first-class health and safety and workplace rights training to workplace leaders, to build safer, stronger TWU yards; and SgPcNAIrenoLaagrnUmvatrdieiSolc,lietn!eapimoaYsrluneloewssSaunhsuratwsiplTcoel ethWfthhcrtaihaeUnGtencsuaMlutebavredraeervamenripanc:sbrgetpoeeesouerrsad3tohn0aofid-pnf93ddaC.55in%ads%dcrisdo.aptruTbgaibnoWrsautvssUnetioottshtmnnheyeefioonTmarudWwbauaeUascbrtrcrsedhyetahtrsTeasasrWtvbetfeoueUateftunomhnrdueeeagmmuffhfoinatlbriinfateooeytrruedsordabafnfwaarwdemrihtgchbiiaolceifiehnnotsttirepin.nsraguuoyeocfSffhtoouthanpfeielgTorUhWnatngnUfinootiunrmaawgSetrio.hoeronekpmianpbegeonrvtspe.roth- e ItenALoC●x●ipd●UkocpaemlnuySitms!thytiIvoeuf erFInwSmTWeno1UoimiecWcn0amarnhao0escnamioUtmpo%smaedlnellioneaovybwosruernSeeaaPngpinthrsClFherriiesGnosooeaayrfinptoGsoscoameo-pneotenrcouvpelongfbtygwuriibrclstooeerToneei–otnythfeWol:rPkfolycsee–dfhluoUaarrpStC,aosnrtyt.rhp,pdr.atowTYgaonld:SsdeWow/acpeih/uiatutwnmpiwwUcosatiiwscht.psennnsfaacealgaw.deaptnamclinh.–oreCustaddonwboesYacn.eonreuorpcveroveurwyy1iockesyro3ae.Wvnsomuc0.istudoorsta0ehripmr.Lrnmeg3eurSOg/o6.hntbTeawvG8moieWauoiuudrI1ern/NswseccU1mhehodoa7nisobnpnfeuAa,neot1xcmnanelrric8asndldnTllb0r-ueatdWyode0/snpeaborigUd6vaattwioae5vrgwtWn-nileh7nerywloseoA/y4dtiwuiaonyor7ion.drocuf7temndawuoryc,moeutomtamharmwuianleteeiercaebdB-mAmcT.speaoyepaWrrbwlorsspocigleusUiatf.tiSrreoahntttsotcrfcufaoagomta/atrmri@ahreoeanndeianrltaodytwt-tpbnmocdCeuhudoienwaoyanvGatcinnaarnelcyeonl.sgroefoi.tneaarhsopgggepnstol.tmev.pdahwauelPabel.eterlatnohyefefaits With the support of you as a member we’re proud of what we’ve been able to Tim Dawson TWU WA Branch Secretary achieve with you this year. The simple reality is we have to keep on fighting because we continue to face threats to our way of life and to our safety and our job security from greedy bosses and unfair governments. Merry Christmas to you and your family and best wishes for the New Year. Membership Fees 2020 (all prices include GST) CASH – CHEQUE – BPAY DIRECT DEBIT (from cheque, savings or credit card a/c) Joining fee $ 20.00 (new members only) (Visa, Bankcard, Mastercard accepted) Full Year $616.65 (1stJan – 31stDec) Half year $319.30 (1st Jan – 30th Jun or 1stJul – 31 stDec) Joining fee $ 20.00 (new members only) Fortnightly $ 24.15 (debited on your nominated day of each fortnight) PAYROLL DEDUCTION (from participating employers only) Monthly $ 52.30 (debited on your nominated date each month) Half-yearly $ 319.30 (debited on 28th Feb & 30th June each year) Joining fee $ 20.00 (new members only) Yearly $ 616.65 (debited on 28th Feb each year) $12.25 per week 2 The Wheel Christmas 2019/20

Behind the people who keep Australia moving Everything we do, every day, relies on the people who literally keep Australia moving. From the fresh food in our supermarkets, to the petrol in our cars, from the school bus, to the train you catch to work, even your holiday travel. None of it would happen without transport workers. And behind them is TWUSUPER, the industry super fund for the people who look after you. 1800 222 071 twusuper.com.au SUPERRATINGS SUPERRATINGS GOLD 2019 GOLD 2019 MYCHOICE SUPER PENSION TWU Nominees Pty Ltd, ABN 67 002 835 412, AFSL 239163, is the trustee of TWUSUPER ABN 77 343 563 307 and the issuer of interests in it. 55621

ADVOCATING FOR COMMUNITIES AND REGIONS Macca and Senator Pat Dodson A couple of months ago President’s Message from Branch comparing beard lengths. the committee held President RAY “MACCA” McMILLAN an event to share in This year I was asked to be a TWU the history of working better we feel, and the faster things can representative on the UnionsWA Aboriginal and Torres change in a positive way. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Strait Islander people in (ATSI) Committee. Western Australia. There was a time when families in the regions helped families. The Committee was looking to expand Guest speaker, Senator as a key aim for 2019 and was aiming to Pat Dodson talked Then the Government came along and have a representative from every union about the history of f**ked things up for many people. on board. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workers We need to bring back a better sense of And we’re doing pretty well. I think and current committee community and pride for our regions. there are about 10 or 15 of us on the members also spoke about committee now from various unions. the issues and workplace rights Aboriginal and Torres The committee meets every second Strait Islander people are month and operates to bring issues fighting for. that affect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workers to the forefront of There is a lot to be proud of. union business. But a lot still to be done. Suicide is a massive issue in our regions that must be acknowledged, and resources must go in to assist affected people. I think the most important The Committee with Senator Pat Dodson thing is to keep talking. and Macca. The more we share, the If you would like a chance to be a part of the committee, please contact me, or contact Rebecca Doyle at UnionsWA directly on (08) 6313 6000. TWU (WA) Directory BRANCH COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT Tim Dawson Ray McMillan • John Davis • Jim Morrison 2019 STATE SECRETARY PRESIDENT - Vice President • Tony Fleming • Travis Leacock • Bruce Spaul • Lee Pattison • Ralph Roth • Mike Lawson • Andy Payne • Jo Woodford • Patricia Bushby Telephone 1800 657 477 FREE CALL STATEWIDE Facsimile: 6313 3099 Website: www.twuwa.org.au Email: [email protected] Transport StyleAddress: Level Three, 82 Beaufort Street, Perth 6000 Postal: PO Box 8497 Perth Business Centre WA 6849 TWU Super 1800 222 071 FREECALL Workers’ Guide 4 The Wheel Christmas 2019/20 Union

ALARM BELLS ON State Secretary WORKERS’ RIGHTS TIM DAWSON explained A report commissioned by Australia’s largest general insurance company has sounded the alarm on the increasing number of independent contractors who are not covered by workers compensation/income protection, leave entitlements, superannuati1on, and other entitlements that employees receive. The transport industry is the most to work. and include workplace rights that dangerous industry in Australia. So much for the safety net. protect workers. Workers compensation needs to be This is becoming the norm in the reformed. Australian work force. This is the level where we need to have All workers, whether they are an We call ourselves the lucky country, yet all transport workers. employee or a contractor (or owner we are slowly becoming the rip off a driver) should be protected from loss of worker country. And only by joining the union will this income if they cannot work due to an Who pays at the end of the day? happen. injury from work. It is workers who pay. Over a million Australians are employed Retiring with no Super, never getting Wage Theft as independent contractors. This includes tens of thousands in the As stated in the report, Wage theft is not just about ripping you transport industry. about 30% of Australians off on your hourly rate or not paying With the growth in the gig economy, aged above 15 have penalties, it is also not paying super and who are some of the most exploited NOT got a entitlements. workers in Australia, this number is Supperannuation account certain to grow. Millions of Australians are having their The report argues that without major a decent paid holiday and potentially wages stolen every week. change and reform, the Australian injuring yourself at work without any workforce will have less job security workers comp payment. Unfortunately, we have a number of with more workers not receiving their This doesn’t happen at a Union workers who now accept wage theft as rightful entitlements. workplace. the norm. Workers will have no right to paid It is only Unions and your Union, the annual leave, sick leave, and will retire TWU that is fighting back. But ripping off workers is stealing. without superannuation. That is what our 2020 campaign is This report points to a number of about: lifting the transport industry in Workers don’t expect the boss Australian workers that are being left Retail, Aviation, Waste, Port Workers, stealing from you. behind. Oil & Gas, Cash & Transit, Security, As stated in the report, about Warehousing and Passenger Transit. It is time we stand up against wage 30% of Australians have not got a 2020 is about transport workers taking theft. superannuation account. action, standing up and demanding that Not all these workers will be wages and conditions are not used If you are in the transport industry and contractors. Those in the gig economy by those with the economic power you know or think you are being ripped are not contractors or driving a truck to drive down costs. off, then contact the TWU and we will that you don’t own and on an ABN you The drive to the bottom needs to have a look at it. are not a contractor. stop. These workers are forced onto ABN’s The big retailers, banks, mining giants If you are being ripped off, the TWU will and sham contract arrangements. and airport corporations are being put chase your stolen money for you. These workers are not only missing on notice that transport workers are out on superannuation, and all other not to be used as a commodity. You don’t need to be currently working entitlements that are paid to employees, TWU agreements have our members for the company you can go back 6 but may not be covered for workers paid 20-30% above the Award, clauses years on a pay claim. compensation. that make sure the workplace is safe, So if you injure yourself at work you Give us a call. Stop wage theft. woudn’t be protected with workers comp. You would be without income, unable The Wheel Christmas 2019/20 5

ON THE BUSES Bus Organiser MARK BYDDER reports CONTRACT CHANGE AT JOONDALUP Following drivers taking “We expect every And will continue to fight to ensure protected industrial Union member to any future contract changes will not action this time last year keep their jobs” see these drivers become collateral Transdev lost the tender to damage due to the decisions of the PTA, a Government body. Joondalup depo. Putting our members in a very We have an agreement with the stressful situation. Government that wages and A contract change is currently conditions stay the same and that bus underway in the Joondalup area. Which is very hard to fathom for these drivers are redeployed with the new drivers. company. As Swan takes over the contract from Transdev. One day they are told they are fine to drive a This will see around 300 bus drivers Transperth bus, for the working for Transdev one day and client who is PTA and their Swan the next. current company Transdev, As is the nature of a change in yet the next day they could contract, there is no certainty that be told they are not suitable. current Transdev drivers will be offered The Union is working jobs with Swan. with Union members who In fact, if Swan deem them unsuitable have not yet been offered to be working there after they have employment. And will keep TrwtehhaceisserenRbtowolycgekgwrieenhdgneohonfafpim-tartosbosauoedskninwgageaw.rsTsrhioonannngthbkteofuuarnlnreldywa!nsd done their medicals and physical, there fighting till we have their jobs may be some who have no job at all. back. OVER TO YOU! Tell us your GRIPES! Send them to [email protected] I am a now retired professional driver and former The only problem we’d see is that member of the TWU. triple 000 is too commonly associated with terminating bus. I wish to suggest a practice that could be could be used for out of service. This to It would take a huge awareness adopted by Public transport Sectors. me is a safety issue. Just a thought program to try and change that association to a driver in need. I see out of service buses driving around DOUG However, I’d suggest that maybe displaying “000” In this day and age of a “911” display or “flashing red antisocial behaviour with passengers Hi DOUG numbers” could be more effective? and drivers coming under threat to me if Great suggestion. If other drivers, passengers or general a driver had an incident on his bus and More can definitely be done and travelling public knew a bus driver required assistance he would display should be done to change antisocial was in trouble, we’re sure people “000” on his display requiring assistance behaviour on our buses. would other motorists could notify authorities to And communicating when these try and help. the problem. situations arise is a challenge – so Mark – TWU Bus Organiser It would require government support your idea has a lot of merit to it. and public education done other number 6 The Wheel Christmas 2019/20

A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY Our industry is in trouble and it is time for truck drivers to have their say and be heard on what affects them daily. The Senate Inquiry into the sustainability of the transport industry is underway with hearings. But your submission will still be accepted. State Secretary TIM DAWSON reports We are an ageing workforce, and not “We know that more workers to be united and have our enough is being done to attract and regulation is NOT the say on our industry. retain young people in our industry. answer. This inquiry is different.” And we are hopeful that this makes Transport Workers are dying on our a meaningful difference to our roads. Last year in WA alone there This inquiry is consultation with industry. were 18 fatalities in 16 truck related those who are doing the job. crashes. United we can make a change for We know that those in economic the better. Nationwide, deaths of transport power like the big retailers, fuel workers have become an epidemic. companies, banks and mining Hearings for the inquiry will be held companies have FOR YEARS, been throughout November 2019, and With over 55 truck drivers dying on driving down transport rates to January, February, and March 2020 our roads year to date. make a profit at the cost of transport with interim findings handed forward workers. in April. Fortunately, we have one of our own in Parliament, Senator Glenn Sterle. For too long the powers that be have And a report handed forward about divided the transport industry and the our industry in September 2020. Senator Sterle is a second- transport industry has allowed this. generation truck driver by trade and All hearings are public so I encourage has an appreciation for the transport This is a chance for transport you all to listen. industry. You’ll be able to find the link to He understands and acknowledges the hearings on our TWU WA how important our industry is and Facebook page. that it needs solutions now. I was amongst the 70 other attendees who represented transport companies, more than 30 associations, employers, sub-contractors and the union from across the country who came together for an Industry Standards Forum in Canberra. Despite operating in the same industry, there is not a lot this group of people agrees upon. But when it came to a tangible plan for industry standards, we were quick to reach consensus. We agreed that the only way we are going to achieve meaningful change for our industry is if we work together. Governments in the last 20 Woolworths was recently caught out underpaying up to $300 years have only ever decided million to their workers. The transport industry is no different. the solution is more regulation. Contact your union if you think you are being underpaid. This is different. We know more regulation is not the answer. The Wheel Christmas 2019/20 7

WHEN COMPANIES CUT CORNERS, EVERYONE SUFFERS Recognised qualifications for truck drivers could be an answer State Secretary to the manipulation and scamming of the current VISA system. TIM DAWSON explaines It’s a billion dollar industry that is putting lives at risk and taking us all for a ride. If there is one thing that boils our You can hardly blame these people had huge difficulties manoeuvring members’ blood, it’s the horrendous for coming to our country and the B-Double out of the traffic lane scamming of the temporary VISA wanting to better themselves and partly jack-knifed it. system in the transport industry. through study. It was since revealed that both men This kind of scamming is eroding Our gripe pertains to undervaluing were on temporary student visas. our industry from the inside out. the transport industry. Undervaluing the work of skilled and professional This was 3 years ago and gained There are some companies taking drivers. Which only leads to a low- significant public attention. advantage of vulnerable temporary skilled, low income work force. migrants and putting them behind What has changed since? the wheel of trucks and sending And companies taking advantage of a them out on our roads. deficient migration system for their We want the Federal Government own bottom line. to regulate this, so companies who All in the name of saving a few put vulnerable migrants on the dollars and at the same time ripping It’s not just the transport industry temporary VISA system on our roads them off. where some companies are cutting are held accountable. corners to hire a low-skilled, migrant It’s plain and simple exploitation workforce. We need companies to train of people and the rorting of a system their drivers to a standard and that only benefits the shonky Construction, community services competency. operators taking short cuts. And and retail industries, just to name making our roads unsafe. a few, are not exempt from this We need to improve training and the exploitation. entry level into driving. This exploitation is putting a squeeze on the supply chain that puts decent, In many cases these migrants go By raising the competencies of hardworking operators out of on to become underpaid workers at people coming into the industry. business. your 7Eleven, Caltex and Dominos. Raising safety levels and making Companies that have all been sure they know the basics of what According to a 2019 report by the exposed for systemic and horrific it is to be a truck driver before Grattan Institute the increased wage theft. they begin to get a license through migration of “low-skill” workers an apprenticeship program or could be contributing to poor pay In the transport industry, a seething something similar. growth. underbelly of cost cutting leads to rates being driven through the floor. And for companies to pay transport The paper reports that currently And a supply chain that is geared to workers the correct rates. Same job, there are around 1 million temporary put operators who do the right thing same rate. migrants in Australia, of these out of business. 450,000 are on student VISAs and Because when companies cut another 150,000 are on working All supported by the Federal corners, everyone suffers. holiday VISAs. Government. Its good to see that after years of According to ABS Census data there Who could ever forget the two truck the TWU pressuring Governments are 1,216 people on student VISAs drivers on temporary VISAs who we finally see the Federal and State working as truck drivers, 2,659 caused chaos on the M5 Freeway in governments listening. people on student VISAs work in the Sydney in 2016? Road Transport Industry, of whom And not only listening, engaging with 1,059 people were working in Road When their truck was too high to the union and industry about how we Freight Transport and 1,597 in Road enter the Mascot Airport Tunnel, the can improve the skilling up of people Passenger Transport (including urban driver had tried to edge the vehicle entering the Transport industry. and rural bus driving and taxis). back from the tunnel entrance, and 8 The Wheel Christmas 2019/20

ALDI: BAD, INDIFFERENT “Drivers were told: Maybe YOU need to go Cracks are appearing at ALDI and they were faster. Everyone else is recently exposed on 9 News. When corners doing it, you are the only are cut, everyone suffers & so our members one with the problem & took action to raise the standard it’s your job to manage your from Lead Organiser JASON WALTERS fatigue.” Emergency exits blocked, fire It is doing this to try to silence drivers equipment hemmed in, chaotic food and to stop them raising the issues storage, rotting meat left lying around, outlined above and from speaking out. filthy floors, faulty electrics, poor lighting for truck drivers delivering Driver however are not going quiet. goods and a flooded yard outside a loading dock. In October we held a national day of protest against the supermarket giant These Drivers who raised fatigue problems demanding it come to the table to talk are the visual at Aldi have told us they were told: about putting in place proper safety images that “Maybe you need to go faster”; systems. From Perth, to Sydney, were broadcast “everyone else is doing it, you are the Melbourne to Adelaide protesters told recently taken only one with a problem” and “it’s Aldi that safety is not for sale. by truck drivers your job to manage your fatigue”. working at Aldi. This issue shows the need for Instead of listening and talking to regulation of the big companies at the The images drivers about the problems in its top of the transport supply chain. We are shocking supply chain, Aldi is taking lengthy, need the likes of Aldi to be held to but the stories costly legal action through the Federal account so they can no longer deny that drivers have Court. and ignore the obvious problems in relayed to us are even worse as they their supply chain. We need regulation show just how bad the daily issues so that standards are lifted across our are in the Aldi supply chain. industry. It’s time to come on board for safety Aldi! They show that Aldi is ignoring drivers who speak out about safety and they point to serious systemic problems in the Aldi supply chain. TWU members took action against ALDI nationwide on October 16 The Wheel Christmas 2019/20 9

NORTH WEST REPORT from TROY REIMERS NORTH WEST MEMBERS THROW THEIR SUPPORT BEHIND MENTAL HEALTH CAMPAIGN For our members and especially long feeling & that it’s OK to talk about give the TWU office a call. We have distance drivers in the North West mental health, is good for everyone. dedicated staff who can assist with of WA, mental health issues are of mental health enquiries. Please ask paramount importance. If you or someone for Emma who is our member support you know would like services coordinator. She would be It takes a special kind of person to further information happy to speak to you and point you in work up there and no one can do it or someone to talk the right direction. without the support & their family & to please contact friends. Lifeline on 13 11 14 And remember help is always available or your Employer to you at Beyond Blue. Simply call The region has a very high level of EAP provider. 1300 224 636. mental health issues & suicide due to Or don’t hesitate to the isolation & extreme environment. Our TOLL members in the region all have a story about a friend or colleague that have suffered. TWU Members got on board & involved with the RUOK day campaign to spread the word that it’s OK to talk about mental health And that having conversations with workmates, friends & colleagues to simply ask them how they were RIVET GETS ORGANISED Report from TROY REIMERS For a long time Rivet Members in the workgroup going into negotiations in have created a TWU members only North West have not had a pay rise. the new year. “WhatsApp” group. For four years, in fact. WhatsApp is a free online service The company’s strategy of For those not familiar with most where users can message each other stonewalling any attempts for TWU driving jobs in the North West, Rivet between both desktop & mobile. members & officials to negotiate a Drivers have rolling start times. TWU members at Rivet now have new EBA. a platform to talk with each other & By either using their financial So, usually the only other drivers officials about workplace issues in a problems or change of identity (ie you see, are the guys you share your group forum. Mcaleese to Rivet). And any other truck with when changing shifts, your Membership at Rivet is growing as excuse under the sun. cross shift. the TWU message is now getting Has only prevented progress on out to drivers & we hope to be in a delivering any improved conditions to “Some good old much stronger position when we hit members, thus far. fashioned unionism management up again in the New However, members obviously aren’t is where the team Year to sit down & negotiate a long happy about this & have begun to has already had some overdue pay rise. organise, building our union strength. great wins” If you are a Rivet member & not Campaigning around local issues, and connected to the whatsapp group, old fashion unionism is where the This has presented great difficulties please contact North West Organiser, team has had some wins. in arranging meetings of drivers Troy Reimers on 0408 090 884 to get This will be our springboard to to discuss Union issues & been a you in. presenting a much stronger, united significant hurdle in the dissemination You can download Whatsapp for free of information to TWU members. from the app store or whatsapp.com To combat this, Rivet Delegates 10 The Wheel Christmas 2019/20

A TRIBUTE TO BRUCE NAPIER They were the good old days in transport, when fathers taught their sons and if you could fathom it, you could do it His old man nicknamed his son “Tom Bruces’ son STUART reports Price”. One time he had left for Tom Price, the next minute his wife Lorraine After a couple of stretches up and was pregnant, and he had a son. down the highway, Bruce learnt these old cars didn’t even have The youngest of 3, Stuart, a good engines. Just looking for a free ride unionist, speaks fondly of his old man, for them and a couple beers. Bruce Napier. That quickly put a stop to that. Bruce taught him everything he knows about transport. “There was a lot they could do we wouldn’t get away with these days” Back in the days when kids were still said Stuart about his dad. allowed in the cab. Watching, listening and learning. A whole donga on the back of a truck. “They told him to take it in Bruce Napier was a smooth operator parts” said Stuart “but Dad knew and one of a dying breed of transport he could take it in one.” operators who made do with what they had. “Couldn’t get away with that nowadays”. Bruce had conjured up an idea for how to transport stock crates to Bolt them The industry isn’t what it used to oSntueaarnt dansdhaBrriuncgesthoarvieinsg a cold on to a drop deck. He took it to his be, that’s for sure. managers, and they told him it wasn’t feasible. These trucks Dad used to drive built Australia, and you’d be hard Next minute he knew every agriculture pressed to find any left of them operator was doing it. these days. Bruce was before his time. He gave it all “When Dad taught me how to drive a go. it was about listening to the Diesel engines. Hearing the gears and what the Re-painting the Ready-Mix truck on truck was telling you. the weekend and dragging bridges into place without a trailer. The romance of Transport has certainly been lost with these Automatic trucks. If there was a will, there was a way for They’re driving you, not you not you Bruce. driving them.” A good-hearted bloke, Bruce would Bruce died October this year at the ripe always stop for a grey nomad or weary old age of 81. traveler in need. He lived an interesting life in transport. Dragging the bridge into Known well to the locals, an old Always making trouble, never taking place. indigenous bloke would be camped up anything too serious and making sure on the side of the road with his broken- there was always a hot meal on the down old truck, flagging down the table for his family. passing trucks for a lift. And his youngest Son, Stuart, who Bruce wouldn’t hesitate, he’d chain loves his trucks, and is a smooth up the car to his truck and take them operator like his father, would have wherever they needed to go. made his old man proud. Bruce and his pride & joy. These trucks built Australia. The infamous pink Ready-Mix truck. The Wheel Christmas 2019/20 11

Organiser Chris Nelson rallies the troops for upcoming EBA negotiations. TNT WORKERS PREPARE FOR THE FIGHT! The global giant FedEX is infiltrating operations at TNT after they bought the company 3 years ago. But our members aren’t complacent, they know what they’re up against! Report from CHRIS NELSON With Kari moving into work with the to the extreme cold, corporations like It’s insane that a 69 year-old-man still TWU National office. UPS and FedEx kept workers on the had to work. job at various hubs in life-threatening I’ve taken over as the Organiser for TNT. conditions, demonstrating that they They knew it was dangerous to be care far more about profits than about outside but still told people to come to TNT has great Delegates and operates workers’ lives. work. as a really well-oiled system. “FedEX has not been So with National negotiations coming So with National negotiations coming renowned for treating up and FedEx infiltrating more into the up, and the 2020 campaign, the their workers with mix, we’re hoping TNT will prove us company should be scared. respect” wrong. FedEx acquired TNT for $4.4 Billion in It’s a tragedy that someone that old But history says this probably won’t be 2016. was in a position where he still needed the case. to work in dangerous weather, and And their globalised presence hasn’t it was a horrendous oversight to be Fedex have been a union-buster in the really been felt yet on the TNT running operations in weather that is USA, but remember a union site is a operations. potentially deadly. safer workplace. The union is strong at TNT and when the union is strong Now, three years on from that stories like these don’t happen. United acquisition and FedEx has been we win! painting the walls purple at TNT Welshpool. FedEX operations in Illinois during the cold snap in January 2019. While a lick of paint won’t integrate FedEx’s operations with TNT. It certainly changes people’s perception about who we’re dealing with. FedEx hasn’t been renowned for treating their workers’ with respect. During the cold snap of Winter 2019 in the USA, a 69 year old FedEx worker was found dead outside a delivery hub in Illinois. The truck drivers’ body was found between two semi-trucks by another FedEx employee. Despite the clear danger of exposure 12 The Wheel Christmas 2019/20

TOLL STATE-WIDE DELEGATES MEETING AND NATIONAL NEGOTIATIONS from TWU Organiser CHARLIE NICHOLS Once again, the Toll state delegates Representations and officials Australia wide are ready for 2020. from WA met in October to talk about Key issues in our state prior to the have had everyone sign the petition to announced that Toll Managing Director recent national meeting. endorse the 2020 campaign. Michael Byrne had resigned and was off to greener pastures. It’s all the usual stuff locally with Along with the photo petition and we managers not doing the right thing and all should know the importance of the Michael Byrne was instrumental in those issues were raised with the Toll 20/20 campaign and what it stands extracting significant support from industrial team. for: Toll’s new owners, Japan Post. This gives your delegates a great SAME JOB! SAME! PAY SAME FIGHT! The new managing director will be forum to have a crack at some senior Current President of Toll Group’s Toll officials, which will respond to me let’s lift the industry so that the major Global Forwarding division Thomas regarding the issues that were raised. transport companies like Toll can Knudsen who is based out of continue to be competitive in the Singapore. At the moment the main concerns are transport market. local agreements. As we enter a new cycle of And that is the ultimate job security so bargaining, TWU members have These agreements are outdated and please support it. high expectations that Toll will bring need to be updated and current. a constructive approach to ensure Further updates will be coming your standards are maintained. And just so that there is no confusion way on this. when negotiating local agreements, Make no mistake, its going to be we cannot add anything to these Two quick things we are still waiting tough agreements. for the ruling from our hearing in regard to full utilisation from the fair But there is only one way to combat it. But at the same time, we’re not losing work commission, which is important anything from them. for us to win. And that is with a strong and united membership. Encourage all non- The National agreement, which will We are also members to get on board. Join the be negotiated next year, is where we are still in TWU and get involved. And we can bargaining takes place for further dispute with win this. claims. the drug and alcohol policy. Rest up over Christmas and we’ll All of you should know we begin that begin 2020 firing on all cylinders. process next year and we should all And finally, be ready to take action in line with the late into I’ll keep you updated regarding these 2020 campaign. November, matters but in the meantime stay safe it was and have a good Christmas. I have been out to all the Toll sites and A FIERCE group of toll Toll National bargaining committee. With representatives delegates with 2020 vision. from all states. The Wheel Christmas 2019/20 13

LINFOX NEGOTIATING Actions speak louder than words TEAM WALKS OUT OF and TWU members at Linfox are NEGOTIATIONS NOT HAPPY!! from Lead Organiser JASON WALTERS Refusing to take our issues seriously, So walking out was the only course to be a tough fight. or just plain rude. of action, and in my opinion it was the best. 2020 bargaining is going to be a When the national negotiation team We’re not going to sit around and be long and hard and it is going to test met up with management in late talked down on like children. the strength we are constantly November, the meeting was short, it building on. was frustrating and so much so, the “They (Linfox) team walked out of the room, into a laughed in our faces We’ve got to get used to taking action. taxi and caught a plane back home. which was rude and And proving that industrially, we’re a uncalled for.” force to be reckoned with. Management were not interested hearing about workplace issues and So well done to the guys who stood So if you know anyone who isn’t a despite numerous attempts, weren’t their ground member, sign them up. Show them willing to be held accountable to the But make no mistakes – this is going this story and explain to them how agreement. important having industrial strength is going to be to win this blue. In fact, they laughed in our faces which was rude and uncalled for. After all, actions speak louder than words. CENTURION BUYS K&S REGAL report from TWU Organiser CHRIS NELSON Centurion recently bought out Regal be done, because Centurion’s care Transport, the General Freight portion factor was zero. these drivers both the kilometre rate of K&S. Centurions message was either like it and an hourly rate. This included both the drivers and the or you can find a job elsewhere. equipment. The 2UP drivers working for Regal But the drivers got organised and were And continuing to service the existing were also acquired by Centurion. able to win pay for both. contracts Regal had won. Some good union folk, they understand K&S will retain the Regal heavy haulage the power of the collective. There is still work to be done on these arm. Unfortunately, that is probably why drivers’ hourly rate. TWU helped many Regal drivers Centurion excluded them from voting retain their entitlements and continued for the linehaul agreement that’s just So the drivers are going to fight hard for service with the company. been voted up. their own 2UP agreement. Which was probably the best that could Centurion initially didn’t want to pay Something that’ll give Centurion a kick and get these guys the rights they deserve. Stay united guys! The 2 UP guys are getting organised!! 14 The Wheel Christmas 2019/20

THE GREAT ESCAPE The Escape of Prisoner Dodd in September 2019 revealed systemic issues across the court custodial contract; issues that must be dealt with to prevent another great ESCAPE. report from TWU Organiser JOHN CUTRALI Triggering a 4 day man-hunt, Laurie Citing essential equipment like batons Broadspectrum have also made John Junior Dodd escaped from Royal and OC spray that had been taken significant investment into the training Perth Hospital when he strangled a away from guards. of guards. By allowing them to test Broadspectrum guard and stole his and use the equipment in mandated keys. And that training, like take-down “crash and bashes” training and refresher courses had Broadspectrum’s culture of profits over been scaled back. The most important thing is that the people is to blame. safety of TWU members and the Several meetings between TWU general public is not put at risk. Let’s not forget the contract was representatives and the company have awarded by the then Liberal Barnett taken place. And with Broadspectrum Government to Broadspectrum in acknowledging their employees 2017 for $36 million dollars less than This resulted in Broadspectrum as their greatest asset, is a start in what the previous provider, Serco, was re-issuing protective equipment like repairing a Broadspectrum of issues. operating for. batons and riot shields etc. And the reduction in funding has led to systemic issues and practices that are putting the general public at risk. But since the TWU attacked Broadspectrum for their incompetency in the media about handling this escape. G RAND FATHERING JOHN CUTRALI reports STOP PRESS Rand’s trying to turn back the clock And more about reducing the more bcaATaocfWcmttikeoUprntaotmhnwteyheaierhmsabbdbdaaeelrlncrogslotaawaritneothidRnetagaarkepntepdatobrpWolrgevoOo.etedNbc,u!ttethde on new starters, by grandfathering experienced and more expensive rvatmeToormholeueeumannnistsnbdahueruoirynrenwsccohtohvhoimpeaafnrtmfetogtimhproecervdeeoe.ptadoernofctdvhttihieorseenicod,onumsndpaanncyy current Rand employees... workforce. saapmWtarcnTriencuoedhenykrtmilre’se.ltefcnbduingstseottiuuvtrnnhmrsereoeeenwteitwrtmoothhhwnoaotbelrhtoyeksesrfertakuhsorDithosnwoueirgdparitlneet,cesgbtfowtnhoarundooerttdenrtoacikshgtfloeiseoattmrohnnosesdpfoarny! Fortunately, the TWU membership won’t The company was trying to remove the pTOrWoveuUrda!mll,etmhisbewrsasata great win and let them. And with the results of a recent status quo on dispute resolution and Rand should be protected action ballot, the company remove voluntary overtime clause. best rethink who they’re dealing with. All leaving the workers worse off than Redundancy and income protection they were before. were both on Rand’s chopping block to become grandfathered under their Once conditions like these are GONE, current offer. they’re GONE forever! Gatherfathering, which means that the So, it’s up to the current employees old rule continues to apply to those to stand strong and push back against already employed. And a new rule would grandfathering, and an overall bad deal. apply to new starters. And leave the workplace better for future Would create an imbalance in the generations. workplace and a disincentive to keep the current employees around. Delegates Kim, Miro, Paul, Colin and Dan, along with the TWU are working Because while on the surface it appears, their butts off to ensure a good deal. it won’t affect current employees. And the crew have some tricks up their Grandfathering is less about new sleeve they’re ready to deploy once they starters getting a raw deal. win their ballot for protected action. Stay strong guys, The Wheel Christmas 2019/20 15

WOMEN TO ANNA STEWART PROGRAM 2019 The Anna Stewart program is held every year and is an opportunity for women Anna Stewart, a former journalist and facilitate the important contributions unionists to see more of what active Victorian union official from that women can make to the trade our great movement is about! 1974 to 1983, died tragically in 1983, union movement. aged 35. With the Federated Furnishing Her involvement with the union Trades Society of Australia, Anna Delegate from Broadspectrum, movement began at a time when Stewart successfully spear-headed attended the program. women workers comprised one-third the first blue-collar union campaign of the paid workforce, but the few for maternity leave provisions. They spent Monday and Tuesday industries in which women were and Friday at UnionsWA, Wednesday employed offered jobs that were At the time Anna was in the late working at the TWU and Thursday poorly paid, lacked job security and stages of pregnancy with her third watching it all come together at skills recognition. child. Parliament. A prime consideration motivating After Anna’s death, a number of her Mel said she most enjoyed seeing Anna was the need to develop trade union friends and colleagues the innerworkings of the movement strategies to involve women workers met to determine the most and meeting the passionate people directly in their union’s decision appropriate means by which her behind the scenes. “It was eye- making. work and life could be remembered. opening” said Mel. Anna turned to the views of rank The founders of the Memorial felt Trish said she most enjoyed the and file women to develop policies that a project based around the networking aspect of the program. and strategies to address the issues Working Women’s Charter demand Meeting likeminded women from for increased involvement in trade other unions and hearing the stories confronting working women and to unions was immediately relevant to of their workplaces and how they overcame issues. “There is a lot I Anna’s memory and to the needs learnt from this program I’ll take back of the female workforce. and share with my workmates”. This was felt to be particularly The Anna Stewart program is held appropriate in light of statistics annually, and women must apply for that showed that, despite the large the program through their union. number of women joining trade unions, women were still under- Mel and Trish at a site visit with represented in decision making If you’re interested in attending the the TWU. structures. next program (around September 2020) please contact the WA Branch It was designed to give participants of your TWU at [email protected] unique levels of access to union organisations, and to develop their awareness of the ways in which unions can work to redress the discrimination and exploitation of women Mel and TprairsthicwipiathntosthfreormAsnenvaeral workers in Australia. NlMeaaetdlioeanrnsadhl iTSpreitscehraewmtaiarthyn.dthMe iTcWhaUelWKAaine, Stewart other unions This year 2 of our TWU women, Mel Reid Delegate at TNT and Patricia Bushby 16 The Wheel Christmas 2019/20

THE FRONT!! WIMDOI NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2019 Rozzi after a tough shift The women in Male Dominated Occupations And Industries at work. conference was held in November 2019 in Tasmania. We had some awesome TWU women attend. “WIMDOI is a collective of women that I didn’t know existed and I am so glad to have found! I was proud to be sponsored by WIMDOI WA to attend the bi-annual conference in Tasmania.” These words from ROZZI, Industrial Services Operater working out of Karratha. There were two stand out who gave a fascinating presentation who wear uniforms that are a mens presentations. The first came from based on psychology and influencing cut, or don’t have access to a toilet Emily Mayo. behaviours. Dr Jones provided some to open discussion about ongoing Emily spoke about two major social ideas on increasing union membership discrimination. media campaigns she has led. noting most were completely The most recent of these was experimental and were not tried and It can be difficult being a woman #ArrestUs, where a group of women true. I am fairly new to the TWU, and working in a male dominated industry/ publicly advertised terminating their the support and sense of community environment. I could not count the pregnancies ahead of a debate to I have found was contrary to my number of worksites my own role has decriminalise abortion. preconception of unions. taken me to. Mine Sites. Construction This was not new. It echoed a The best part of the conference is that Sites. Their stories were my stories. campaign 50 years earlier where it was a safe space to share. Because These are our stories. We are women the call to action never received it’s of this, there were some deeply who forge a path. Sometimes we are outcome. personal accounts from women in the first, but we will not be the last and The second was Dr Kristy Jones attendance. There was no judgement we are stronger together. and no holds barred. From the women Rozzi Rozzi’s truck. Some great photos of our great TWU women at WIMDOI conference. The Wheel Christmas 2019/20 17

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Heart Attack Three old ladies - Gertrude, Maude and Tilly were sitting on a park bench having a quiet conversation when a flasher approached from across the park. The flasher came up to the ladies, stood right in front of them and opened his trench coat. Gertrude immediately had a stroke. Then Maude also had a stroke. But Tilly, bless her heart, being older and more feeble, couldn’t quite reach that far. Free ride All I Needed to Know About Life I learnt from Santa One fine day, a bus driver went to the bus garage, started his bus, and drove off along the route. No problems for the first • Encourage people to believe in you. few stops, a few people got on, a few got off, and things went • Always remember who’s naughty and who’s nice. generally well. • Don’t pout. • It’s as much fun to give as it is to receive. At the next stop, however, a big hulk of a guy got on. Six foot • Some days it’s ok to feel a little chubby. eight, built like a wrestler, arms hanging down to the ground. • Make your presents known. He glared at the driver and said, “Big John doesn’t pay!” and • Always ask for a little bit more than what you really want. sat down at the back. Did I mention that the driver was five feet • Bright red can make anyone look good. three, thin, and basically meek? Well, he was. Naturally, he didn’t • Wear a wide belt and no-one will notice how many pounds argue with Big John, but he wasn’t happy about it. you’ve gained. The next day the same thing happened - Big John got on again, • If you only show up once a year, everyone will think you’re made a show of refusing to pay, and sat down. And the next day, and the one after that, and so forth. This grated on the bus very important. driver, who started losing sleep over the way Big John was • Whenever you’re at a loss for words, say: “HO, HO, HO!” taking advantage of him. Finally he could stand it no longer. He signed up for body building courses, karate, judo, and all that good stuff. By the end of the summer, he had become quite strong; what’s more, he felt really good about himself. So on the next Monday, when Big John once again got on the bus and said, “Big John doesn’t pay!”, the driver stood up, glared back at the passenger, and screamed, “And why not?” With a surprised look on his face, Big John replied, “Big John has a bus pass.” Shove it One Christmas Eve, Santa was under a lot of stress. He and Mrs. Claus had just had a fight, it was nearly time to leave and his sleigh wasn’t loaded, and the elves were talking about going on strike. Then an angel walked into his office and asked, “Hey, Santa, what do you want me to do with this Christmas tree?” And so was born the tradition of there being an angel on top of the Christmas tree. 20 The Wheel Christmas 2019/20

PROGRESSIVE LABOUR HOW TO INTERNSHIP STRETCH A DOLLAR OVER Giving the next generation an better pay and safer conditions for the SUMMER insight into how workers was an incredible insight.” policy is developed Attending members meetings at Toll Check out industry super fund-owned and how policy affects and StarTrack and hearing from TWU bank ME’s ideas on how to enjoy working people is members at Rivet sites in Port Hedland summer socialising while keeping extremely important for the future and Mount Dove, gave me a better your finances in great shape. of our country. appreciation for what it is to be union. Workers are concerned at the It’s shaping up to be a long hot summer, For the labour movement to remain deteriorating conditions of their but it’s easy to have a good time relevant in this new century, it is vitally employment and are anxious to enter without getting hot and bothered about important we reach out to young, bargaining to improve their conditions. overspending. Check out ME’s affordable progressive social democrats and So they’re joining their union and getting ways to enjoy summer without heading provide the tools they need to grow our active in their workplace. into autumn with a burnt-out budget. movement further. “My time here coincided with the The Progressive Labor Internship is a joint National Executive coming to Perth, and 1. Save at the movies initiative between Senator Glenn Sterle I sat in on the round-table discussion A family trip to the movies can turn a and five PL affiliated trade unions. The between the national leadership and the blockbuster into a budget buster. Save by TWU, MUA, CFMEU, SDA and AWU. secretaries from each of the respective joining reward programs like Cinebuzz1 It is an opportunity for young people to states. that let you access free tickets and engage with the labour movement and Taking what I’d heard from the TWU discounted sessions. develop an understanding of the role membership into the TWU leadership’s the industrial and political wings of the discussion left me feeling thoroughly Or tap into the perks offered by service movement play in Australian society. optimistic about the direction and providers. Insurance companies and It consists of a week experiencing the strength of the Union. motoring associations often have political side and a week in the union entertainment deals, like RACV’s 30% off office. “Thank you to the TWU movie tickets for members. Mark Fahey was our intern who joined membership I met for TWU organisers for a week. welcoming me with 2. Make a splash for not much cash “The Transport Workers Union gave me open arms!” Switch off the power guzzling air con and an opportunity that I never imagined cool down with a day at the beach. For possible” said Mark. I’d like to thank State Secretary Tim the cost of fuel or a bus ride, you can chill “I flew to Canberra where I received the Dawson and his team for finding the time out with sand and surf for next to nothing. most extreme crash course of Labor-style to fit me into their busy schedules and for If you’re located inland, get to know your federal parliamentarianism you could ever having me accompany them site visits. local aquatic centre. imagine. I’m forever indebted to the TWU for Returning home only to find myself our sponsoring me. 3. Travel with zero accommodation own much more modest (but in my view And to the TWU membership for costs far more charming) State Parliament. welcoming me with open arms. Heading interstate to catch up with Being whisked in and out of the offices My current work as a shift-worker at friends and family? Consider swapping of the figures that comprise the political dial-a-doctor, ferrying doctors to various homes with a likeminded traveller. wing was surreal, and an experience I will patients gives me an appreciation for According to home swap websites like never forget.” working on the road. Aussie House Swap2, you could save I found the industrial wing of the Party But this opportunity has given me a between $1,500 and $4,000 per week on even more intriguing. better sense of why collectivism and vacation. I got to see our master organisers at work being union is so vital in our industry. in EBA negotiations with Boral. Thank you for having me. 4. Soak up some culture with low- Seeing firsthand the TWU negotiate I promise I’ll make it up to you.” cost theatre tickets Mark William Ryan Fahey Soak up some live theatre and make it affordable by getting together a group of Mark with WA Branch PL interns with federal ten – many theatres offer 10% off group President Macca. politicions. tickets. Enquire about ‘rush’ tickets and ‘unwaged’ performances as well. 21 5. Fine dining on a beer budget Host a budget-friendly festive dinner party like a ‘pot luck’ party, where each guest brings a surprise dish to share. 6. Tap into free fun A big day out doesn’t have to cost a packet. Bushwalk in a national park, explore city walking trails, or head to the museums and art galleries that don’t charge admission fees. This article is brought to you by ME. For more information, please visit www.mebank.com.au Members Equity Bank Limited ABN 56 070 887 679 AFSL and Australian Credit Licence 229500. The Wheel Christmas 2019/20

ON THE GROUND.... AND IN THE AIR Aviation Report GLEN BARRON Airport workers turned out for the National Day of Action on 8 November! We’ll be bigger and stronger in 2020. Airports sit at the top of aviation Same Job Same Pay • Maximum opportunity to full-time supply chain and exercise a great deal • All aviation workers who do the jobs of direct and indirect influence and control over the entire industry. They same job should job should receive Safe Jobs have an obligation to ensure decent the same pay and conditions All aviation workers should: labour standards and conditions. That’s why workers around Australia • Tendering for work and airport • Be represented by democratically are standing together and fighting for contracts should not undermine elected Health & Safety fair standards for all aviation workers. aviation workers’ wages and Representatives This means: conditions • Receive proper training in order Safe Supply Chains • The race to the bottom must stop to ensure they can safely perform their duties and return home from • Airport corporations are responsible Secure Jobs work each day injury free for this crisis and must act to All aviation workers should have stop the race to the bottom in the access to: • Have a collective voice and be aviation industry treated with respect • Regular hours • Permanent jobs CLEANAWAY SOUTH GUILDFORD UP IN SMOKE Cleanaway’s recycling facility was facility. ablaze recently, you may have seen it in the news. The company has done all it can to redeploy staff to other areas and Fortunately, all workers escaped with workplaces. A lot of whom have been no injuries. successful. But not much can be said about the Cleanaway have made some state of the building. redundant, but also given many workers payments to get them Totaled would be the politically correct through until Christmas. term for something like this. Something the company didn’t HAVE Cleanaway have every intention to to do but did. rebuild. A credit to a company that doesn’t just We’re yet to fully grasp the affect of proclaim to have family friendly values what this fire will have on the general but acts on those values and looks out public. for its workforce. Especially in a day and age when Residents and transport workers have people are conscious about their been wearing masks in the weeks recycling. after the fire. As for the jobs of the workers at the 22 The Wheel Christmas 2019/20

ARE YOU 2020 READY Next year will be one of the biggest years our union has ever faced. Next year we industry with statistics so far this will be saying: enough We’re not just going to ask for higher year showing a big increase in is enough and that we wages for certain workers in specific truck driver deaths. demand a better, industries. Safe Work shows 51 transport safer industry. We don’t want to just tinker with workers have been killed between legislation here and there to make January and November - that’s things a little easier for some workers. 14 more than for the same period from MICHAEL KAINE National Secretary We are aiming to begin lifting standards last year. The effect of this on our for all, right across the board. workplaces, our families and our And to do that we want those right at communities is devastating. workers, oil tanker drivers, concrete the top with the money and power to drivers, tippers, drivers in the retail pay. Our 2020 fight is about better jobs, a At the airports workers are employed supply chain, drivers of armoured cash fairer economy and a more humane society. on a casual basis for years; workers vans and others will come together, In our industries, power is concentrated are bought in for three-hour shifts; and at the top of supply chains. Multi- workers are guaranteed as little as 60 ready for action. billion dollar retailers, oil companies, hours a month. Meanwhile Australia’s manufacturers and airports set the We will demand the lifting of standards. terms and pay too little for the work that gets done for them. As a result, four main airports, Perth, Sydney, We will demand secure work. transport is suffering Melbourne and Brisbane made $2.2 In road transport, rates are way of step billion in profit last year. We will disrupt the companies that with real life with drivers pushed to What we need are industry-wide disregard our health, security and speed, drive long hours and skip their standards. livelihoods. rest breaks just to put food on the We need safe rates of pay and table. conditions for every worker, every time. And we will strike to achieve our aims. They are forced to drive dodgy trucks We need transport companies winning that puts their lives and the lives contracts because they prove they 2020 will be an exciting year. We need of others at risk because financial are a safe, responsible operator - not to make sure our yards are strong. We pressure means delays to vital truck because they undercut their rivals. need to keep reaching out to those not maintenance. We need the top of the supply chain to in the union with the story of 2020. Tell Even good transport companies are them to join the union and fight for the under pressure and so in order to have future. sustainable transport companies we need clients to pay more. be paying their fair share and being held We will demand the Transport is Australia’s deadliest to account. lifting of standards. With our 200 enterprise agreements We will demand expiring in June next year we will secure work. We will have a chance to begin harnessing our DISRUPT the companies that collective power and raise our voices. disregard our health, security We will unite right across the airports and livelihoods - WE WILL and road transport industries. STRIKE TO ACHIEVE OUR AIMS. Baggage handlers, cabin crew, waste Same job, same pay, same fight. The Wheel Christmas 2019/20 23

BIGTHE UN AUSTRALIAN UNDERMINES WORKERS’ RIGHTS.... AGAIN!! Hardly a friend in January this year. over to subsequent years. of the workers. The run-sheet goes on with workers at BHP is sucking BHP Mt Whaleback receiving a memo But despite this mine controllers’ diligence this country dry that after arriving to camp to bring all their at providing medical certificates and having and it’ll take own prepared food from Perth to feed almost 280 hours of accumulated leave, workers to stand themselves for the transfer and full shift. BHP sacked our member for getting sick. up against them. BHP want all the benefits of a flexible workforce working in regional and remote Fortunately, this worker was protected. BHP, the BIG hearted people. locations but they’ve decided they don’t More like the Big UnAustralian. want to pay for basic provisions that help An extremely diligent and organised They have hardly been a friend to the make it bearable. person. She had kept copies and receipts workers of this country, sacking 80 of Cherry on top of BHP’s run sheet is this of all doctors’ appointments, medical their Australian Seafarers and replacing case the TWU is currently in the midst of certificates and medicine purchases. them with an exploited foreign workforce for one of our members. Sick leave is a basic human right. It’s And she was a member of the TWU who inclusion in industrial agreements dates was more than happy to go into bat for her. back to the 1920’s campaigned for by the trade union movement. But it’s getting worse out there. Australians are entitled to 10 days leave a year, which accumulates and is carried The best chance we have of securing our jobs and way of life is to unionise. Join your union and get your mates to join theirs. It’s the only security against the bosses, even when you’re doing everything right. A BORAL DILEMA from Organiser MARK BYDDER EBA Negotiations have commenced with Boral. So far we have had 2 meetings with no real movement. Members are standing firm that they want to see a number of conditions changed and a decent pay increase along with training being provided so they can upskill in the workplace. Not much to ask. More meetings are planned in the coming weeks as members simply ask to be treated with respect. And get a fair go from their employer. Watch this space. 24 The Wheel Christmas 2019/20

UNION EDUCATION FOR THE NEXT GENERATION report from KARI PNACEK Kari and Mark with the students of Oakridge High School care! You get insurance if your in Michigan. employer provides it (usually with high co-payments, you get government Whilst visiting family in the US in October, ALL workers is $7.25/hr coverage if you are below the poverty TWU WA Organiser Mark Bydder and line which is 1 person earning $12,500 National Office Trainer Kari Pnacek were • Australia-the lowest minimum wage for per year) invited to invited to speak at Oakridge High workers in Australia is $19.49 School in Muskegon Michigan (Kari’s old • Australia: healthcare is an entitlement high school) about union activism and the Annual leave: excluding ambulance travel and dental impact it has on all working people. • US-there is NO entitlement for annual Penalty rates They explained the differences between leave for any worker rights in Australia and the US and how • Us-there are no set penalty rates, but the union movement has delivered • Australia-4 weeks annual leave for maybe will get fixed additional payment improvements to both countries. permanent employees of $1 per hour for night shit. Key differences between the US and Long service leave • Australia-awards dictate percentage Australia are: additional payments for unsociably hours • Us-there is NO SUCH THING and for casual employment Minimum wages: • Australia 13 weeks after 15 years of Casual employment • US-the nationwide minimum wage for service (distribution depends on states) • US-there are no penalties on pay Health Care The students at Oakridge High were • Us-There is no entitlement to health extremely interested and welcoming of the opportunity to speak to us. I would encourage any unionists, no matter where you find yourself in the world, to continue the conversation and keep educating people on why unions are so important. That’s how we organise and that’s how we win! WORKERS WORKING WITH WORKERS report from MARK BYDDER During a recent personal visit to the United over $25 Billion in profits and their States, TWU National Trainer, Kari Pnacek CEO earns $22 million a year. and I visited members picketing in the town of Flint in Michigan. This time the workers wanted their fair share. And did not want to pass General Motors (GM) workers had been on anything decent. out on strike with their union The United Auto Workers union (UAW) for over 5 When Kari and I left workers where weeks. voting on a new EA as the company gave in to a number of demands. This has officially been the longest auto workers strike in 50 years. With nearly Since then, the strike has been 48,000 workers on the picket. resolved with employees voting overwhelmingly in favour of a new These auto workers were standing firm on deal. what they wanted: The new contract provides for 3% • Decent pay increase wage increases, maintains the current health benefits and removes a cap on • Fulltime employment profit-sharing with employees. • Job Security It also includes a signing bonus and creates a “clear path” to permanent staff These workers had picket lines set up all status for temporary employees who have around the warehouse, at least 10 in total. worked for the company for three years. Back in 2007 when GM was not making It was great to stand in solidarity with money, the workers took a pay freeze to our Union brothers and sisters on the ensure the company stayed afloat, and other side of the world. ensure the workers got to keep their jobs. However, in the last 2 years GM has made The Wheel Christmas 2019/20 25

TAKE CARE ON THE ROADS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON Advice from our mates at Road Trauma Support WA, an assistance service for anyone affected by road trauma. The end of the year often means Injury Matters assistance, witnessing, being more Western Australians are delivers WA’s involved in or causing a crash, can getting out and on to the road. only dedicated have a traumatic and long-lasting road trauma impact on those directly and Whether you are visiting family, support service, indirectly involved, including family, friends, or having a holiday providing free information, support friends and work colleagues. adventure, make your journey safe. and counselling to anyone impacted by road trauma. Mental and Physical Safety (PS) Injury Matters urges WA motorists to on our Roads is an awareness- slow down, buckle up, be prepared Injury Matters’ Road Trauma Support raising project seeking to improve and well rested for your journeys into WA program website contains awareness and knowledge among the New Year. information and resources that may heavy vehicle operators of the help you. importance of maintaining good Driver fatigue due to lack of sleep physical and mental health, as a is one of the leading causes of road Visit www.rtswa.org.au to read our means of staying safe on our roads. crashes in WA. factsheets, covering topics including: The MaPS project is the first of its It is believed to account for at least • Coping After Road Trauma; kind in Australia. one in six road crashes. • Witnessing Road Trauma; It proposes to deliver an innovative If you get behind the wheel after mental and physical safety program being awake for 17 hours, your • Driving Phobia; specifically targeting heavy vehicle chances of being in a fatigue-related operators. crash effectively double. • Helping a Child After Road Trauma; Injury Matters is currently consulting Take care of yourself this season by with stakeholders and members of resting well, taking regular driving • Coping with Grief and Loss; the WA heavy vehicle community breaks, and even swapping drivers under a project funded by the on long journeys. • Supporting Someone Who Is NHVR’s Heavy Vehicle Safety Grieving; Initiative, supported by the Federal We all have a role in reducing road Government. trauma in WA. • Coping With Grief During Special Occasions and If you would like to share your Road Trauma Support WA Anniversaries; and experience to assist in the development of this project, please We understand the holiday season • Coping with Sleep Difficulties visit www.injurymatters.org.au or and New Year can stir up a range of after Road Trauma. call (08) 6166 7688. emotions and bittersweet feelings. Mental and Physical Safety on This can be especially true if you our Roads have ever experienced road trauma in your life. With a vast and remote road network in Western Australia (WA), heavy As a not-for-profit organisation, Injury vehicle operators are often the first Matters is dedicated to preventing to come across the scene of a road and reducing the impact of injury crash. within the Western Australian community. Being first on scene, providing deexwvpewellooirwkrpiIeef.mcinnyatpocmojlulleuese(rat0hynwos8amteor)aoeaus6vftsl1yitdtsi6eohsi6rtuitssri7.npo6rrt8ogh8j.ee.acut 26 The Wheel Christmas 2019/20

WORK MATES DIG DEEP FOR THEIR FELLOW WORKER WHO DIDN’T HAVE INCOME PROTECTION from TWU Organiser CHARLIE NICHOLS Darryl presenting Darren with some much neaded cash. I had call from Darren he’s a member out at PrixCar. He rang to say how he has been off work because of a personal injury, And how he really regretted not listening to me when I encouraged him to look into taking out income protection. That’s the problem a lot of workers think there never going to need it, till they do! and the ramification is no money coming in! What about your kids, putting food on table, paying bills like the water, electricity, let alone losing your house because you can’t pay your mortgage? The moral to this is get yourself covered with income protection. There are a couple of options the TWU have and cover you for up to 2 years. That’s 2 years of money coming in if you’re of work for that long, from a personal injury or sickness. I mentioned to a few of the members and delegates that Darren is financially strapped at the moment and is under a lot of pressure even to put food on the table. Well by the end of the week the boys had passed the hat around and come up with a week’s wages to keep him going for a while. A special thanks to Darryl and Patrick and well done everyone for chipping in. Its good to know you work with caring work mates, but their help is limited and we all might not have such caring workmates and it’s not the same as income protection! In the long term. TWU MEMBERS AT TOLL BARROW ISLAND WIN! ON THEIR PAYMENT FOR PERSONAL LEAVE Based on the claim where employees were AND WON! report from JASON WALTERS being paid 7.6 hours for Which means that members will taking a Personal Leave day. accumulate leave at the rate of 120 hours The TWU is confident this appeal TWU members were of the belief that they per annum as long as they are on a 12 hour won’t change this. should be paid at the rate of 12 hours shift pattern. Overall, a great win for a united per shift. Toll has agreed to pay this until the workforce. The TWU took the issue of payment for outcome of an appeal to the High Court Personal leave days to the FWC. about this issue is known. ANOTHER REASON IT PAYS TO BE UNION!! The Wheel Christmas 2019/20 27

TWU Owner Driver Guideline Rates Based on Vehicles 5 YEARS OLD & Diesel Price Averages in November 2019 RATES METROPOLITAN REGIONAL NORTH WEST DECEMBER 2019 Based on diesel fuel cost of Based on diesel fuel cost of Based on diesel fuel cost of 149.1c per litre (inc GST) 154.1c per litre (inc GST) 162.4c per litre (inc GST) VEHICLES 5 YEARS OLD One Driver One Driver One Driver Hourly rate Heavy Vehicle Type (exc GST) Hourly rate Rate per km Hourly rate Rate per km (exc GST) (exc GST) (exc GST) (exc GST) 5 Tonne GVM $57.69 (rigid truck, 2 axles) $60.94 $80.83 $1.22 $81.98 $1.24 $65.98 8 tonne GVM $72.65 $82.99 $1.25 $84.14 $1.27 (rigid truck, 2 axles) $76.94 $89.97 $1.36 $91.12 $1.37 15 tonne GVM $84.91 (rigid truck, 2 axles) $101.33 $1.53 $102.73 $1.55 $100.55 22.5 tonne GVM $110.35 $1.66 $112.45 $1.70 (rigid truck, 2 axles) $100.34 $117.33 $1.77 $119.68 $1.81 Prime mover (haulier) 2 axles, 31.5 tonne GVM $142.57 $2.15 $145.97 $2.20 Prime mover (haulier) $142.57 $2.15 $145.97 $2.20 3 axles, 1 trailer 42.5 tonne GVM Pocket road train (haulier) 79 tonne GVM Prime mover (haulier) 3 axles, 2 trailers 79 tonne GVM Prime mover (haulier) $155.57 $2.35 $159.72 $2.41 3 axles, 3 trailers 122.5 tonne GVM Prime mover + 1 trailer $94.55 $134.77 $4.05 $137.12 $4.13 42.5 tonne GVM $115.46 $164.72 $4.96 $168.12 $5.05 $182.11 $5.47 $186.26 $5.60 Prime mover + 2 trailers $117.43 $169.93 $5.11 $173.03 $5.20 79 tonne GVM Prime mover + 3 trailers 122.5 tonne GVM B-Double 62.5 tonne GVM PLEASE NOTE The TWU maintains that the Guideline Rates in the above sched- ● The above rates have been derived from a comprehensive ule are the minimum payments for running a safe and sustainable schedule of Owner Driver costings compiled by an independant owner truck driver operation. The TWU will assist owner-driver members in consultant negotiating appropriate safe and sustainable rates ● They are based on vehicles that are 5+years old. with prime contractors & hirers. ● The Regional Hauler rates are for all kilometres travelled on a return trip ● The Regional Full-Rigger rates are based on a ONE WAY TRIP Authorised by Branch Secretary Tim Dawson TWU WA 1800 657 477 [email protected] 28 The Wheel Christmas 2019/20

CONTRACTS OF EMPLOYMENT AND MODERN AWARDS/ ENTERPRISE AGREEMENTS A common query about common-law contracts and the reports Legal Officer differences of being on an award or having an agreement. ADAM DZIECIOL Members often ask whether they have For example, Trucking Company A employment, and told Joe that he must to sign a “common law” contract, even advertises a truck driving job. Joe sign the contract before he can start though an enterprise agreement or a applies for the job and he is successful. work, which Joe does. Modern Award covers their work. A week later, Joe starts working for Joe’s work involves him driving a 14.5 The short answer is that an employer Trucking Company A. The boss explains tonne rigid truck. Trucking Company can require you to sign a contract. If to Joe what the work involves, that it is A has a contract to do deliveries to you have a job, then there is a contract a full-time job, Monday to Friday, that businesses that operate on weekends, between you and your employer, even if Joe will be paid in accordance with the and Joe’s contract of employment there is nothing in writing. Award, and that the start time is 6.00 am states that he must work a 6 hour shift However, many employers prefer to each day. every second Saturday or Sunday, as an have a written agreement with their The boss does not give Joe a letter, overtime shift. The contract also states employees. or any other document to Joe to that Joe will be paid a flat rate of $28.00 This can be in the form of a simple one- confirm this arrangement. However, per hour for all hours worked. page document, or alternatively, the notwithstanding that, Joe has a A flat rate of $28.00 per hour is not contract can run into many pages. contract of employment with Trucking enough to compensate Joe for the 38 However, a written contract of Company A. ordinary hours and 6 hours of overtime employment, whether a simple If a provision in a contract of that he works each week. Accordingly, document or a detailed one, does not employment is inconsistent with either even though Joe signed a contract in and cannot override the conditions of the NES, or an applicable Modern which he agreed that he would be paid employment in an applicable enterprise Award, or enterprise agreement, then $28.00 per hour for all hours worked, agreement or Modern Award. that provision has no legal effect, and it he can still pursue an underpayment Likewise, the contract cannot override is unenforceable. claim against Trucking Company A. the conditions of employment that are For example, in the situation described This is because the applicable Modern set out in the National Employment above, regarding Joe and Trucking Award, namely the Road Transport Standards (NES) and the which are Company A, if, after Joe started and Distribution Award 2010 prevails included in the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth). work the boss gave Joe a contract of over the provisions in Joe’s contract of employment. SUPPORTING ROAD SAFETY EDUCATION Linfox recently donated a truck and mitigating heavy vehicles on our roads. and Graham Robinson. trailer to our veterans who conduct These drivers have spent thousands of school visits to speak with students, Pictured here left to right, Bruce hours behind the wheel of trucks and who are getting their licences, about “Sproga” Spaul, Barry (driver), Danny are passing that knowledge of the road Hill, Wally Rusich, Steve Curtis (TWU) on young people. Including information like truck blind spots, overtaking heavy vehicles and stopping distances. This was part of the first pilot of the program and was a resounding success. The program will be taken into more schools in early 2020. If you would like to get involved in the program or know of any schools that would like to hear from these Veterans, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We look forward to updating of the success of the program in the next Wheel magazine. Linfox recently donated a truck and trailer to our veterans who conduct school visits to speak to students about mitigating heavy vehicles. Vets pictured here with driver. The Wheel Christmas 2019/20 29

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FIGHTING DRIVER FATIGUE A reminder from Main Roads to stay safe and look after yourselves on the roads this holiday season. An important reminder for drivers the Western Australian The important thing to remember is especially over the holiday period. Occupational Safety and that if drivers are feeling fatigued, As most people involved in the Health Regulations 1996 they need to stop and rest, even if it is transport industry are aware driver (WAOSH). before the mandated rest break. fatigue is a major safety concern for all. So what is driver fatigue? In general, The objective of the WAHVAS fatigue Employers should have a fatigue the term fatigue describes the feeling management module is to assist management system that ensures of being tired, drained or exhausted. transport operators to manage driver drivers are not required to drive Fatigue causes poor judgement, slower fatigue and meet their obligations under unreasonable distance in insufficient reactions to events and decreases skills the WAOSH. time and without sufficient notice and such as vehicle control. adequate rest. Fatigue impairs a driver’s judgement of Operators should refer to the their state of fatigue, and this means Regulations and the Code of Practice Further information can be found on that the effective management of “Fatigue Management for Commercial our website www.mainroads.wa.gov. fatigue should not be the responsibility Vehicle Drivers” (COPCVD) concerning au or by calling the Heavy Vehicle Help of the driver alone. the requirements and standards they Desk on 138 486. Further fatigue Both employers and employees have should have in place. related information links are available a role to play in making sure any risks on the Department of Mines, Industry associated with fatigue are minimised. The WAOSH require all “responsible Regulation and Safety (Worksafe) Strategies to reduce the risk of crashes persons” (i.e. transport operators) website. These include: associated with fatigue are required to managing commercial vehicle drivers be implemented and used by all parties. to have in place a Fatigue Management • Staying Alert at the Wheel Main Roads Fatigue Management Plan that covers the following areas: Module within the Western Australian • How to develop a fatigue Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme • Scheduling trips; management plan (WAHVAS) details what a transport operator must do in order to qualify for • Rostering drivers; • Commercial vehicle drivers code of and maintain accreditation. practice The Fatigue Management Module • Establishing drivers fitness for Standards are based on the work; • Online Fatigue management requirements for fatigue management training for commercial vehicle drivers in • The education of drivers in fatigue management; • Managing incidents on or relating to commercial vehicles; and • Establishing and maintaining appropriate workplace conditions The Wheel Christmas 2019/20 33

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