Traffic Management AWU NSW

23/11/2021

Our thoughts are with Timmy's family during this awful time. All workers deserve to return home in the same condition they left for work that day. Safety comes first - over pressure from your employer or anyone else. If you feel unsafe on the job, take a step back and give us a call - 1800 298 753
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16/11/2021

A MAJOR problem the traffic control industry is facing, is the epidemic of SHAM contracts.
This is where a company will hire you as an employee, but tell you that you are an independent contractor requiring an ABN.
This is ILLEGAL, and is robbing workers of their entitlements and super contributions.
Have you or someone you know experienced this? Let each other know which employers to steer clear of in the comments section below.
Join the AWU today; together, we can put an end to sham contracts: https://go.awu.net.au/join

10/11/2021

Altus has been requested by Timmy's partner Tania to manage the co… PETER BACKWELL (CFO ALTUS TRAFFIC) needs your support for Timmy Rakei Family Support Fund

10/11/2021

‘Three serious accidents in one week, and a worker who was killed at work just doing their job. How long will this continue until the traffic industry, WorkSafe and the Victorian Government make serious changes to make the industry a safer one? Every worker deserves to return home safely at the end of each day.

The AWU member’s family is in our thoughts at this difficult time.’
-Ben Davis, Victorian Branch Secretary

09/11/2021

We want to hear from you!
If you have any questions about your rights as a traffic controller, let us know in the comments section below!

If you’re not comfortable posting in the comments, send us a DM.
All information provided is strictly confidential. Our members make the decision if they want us to represent them, after they have obtained all necessary advice from the AWU.

Join us today to have ongoing access to a wealth of knowledge on your industry rights in civil traffic control: https://go.awu.net.au/join

08/11/2021

The AWU is putting dodgy operators like D&D Traffic on notice!

The AWU took D&D Traffic's shonky agreement to the Fair Work Commission, who sided with us, and ordered the employer to pay proper overtime rates for overnight workers.

Read the full story here: https://go.awu.net.au/traffic

A huge thank you to our AWU members. We couldn't have achieved this victory without your support!

If you're not on board, it's time to sign up. Join today: https://go.awu.net.au/join

03/11/2021

NOTICE FROM TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AWU NSW
Welcome to our page. We have put this page together as a place for members of the civil traffic control industry to come together and learn about their rights and entitlements.
Please treat each other with respect in the posts and comments, and remember that this is a public page, therefore anything you post here can be seen by anyone.
We value your privacy and confidentiality; if you have a specific issue in your workplace, please dm us, or get in touch with the AWU NSW branch at 1300 763 223 to ensure your protection.

By joining the AWU we are all stronger. We stand together to improve pay, conditions, and job security. Join the AWU and stand with us in our fight.

29/10/2021

Why do you go to work?
As much as we love our jobs, we work to
- support our families
- put a roof over our head
- put food on the table
- live a comfortable and fulfilling life
Did you know that as a traffic controller, you are entitled to more than just your hourly wage?
Have a quick look at our check list, to see if you are being paid ALL your legal entitlements.
If something doesn’t seem right, get in touch with the AWU NSW Branch. We are here to help our members!
If you’re not already a member, join us today by clicking the following link: https://go.awu.net.au/join

18/10/2021

Did you know: if you work irregular and unsociable hours through the night, your employer should pay you either overtime rates or shift penalties.
Night shift that is continuous is paid with a shift allowance; work performed at night that is NOT shift work as defined in the award (not part of a continuous roster) is paid at overtime.
For too long, casual traffic controllers have been short-changed by employers wrongly claiming they’re shift workers, to avoid paying overtime rates.
If you don’t think you’re being paid the correct overtime rates or shift penalties, please contact the AWU NSW Branch today - https://www.awu.net.au/nsw/members/join/

15/10/2021

Are you being paid correctly?
These are the legal minimum rates for the different types of work in the traffic control industry.
If you think you are not receiving your correct hourly rate, contact the AWU NSW Branch.
We are committed to ensuring our members are paid the correct rates for their work.

01/10/2021

Welcome to the AWU NSW Traffic Control page!

The Australian Workers’ Union is the union for Traffic Controllers.
We have created this page as an education resource, and to encourage an industry culture of having each other’s backs.

Together, we can work to stop illegal practices in our industry, such as sham contracting, and ensure our members receive their legal entitlements.