Transport Workers Union WA Branch - TWU WA

19/10/2026

STRONGER DELEGATES, STRONGER UNION! 💪

TWU delegates came together last week at the TWU office for training, building their skills, knowledge and confidence to stand up for their workmates.

When delegates are equipped with the right tools and knowledge, they’re better prepared to represent members, fight for better pay and conditions, and hold employers accountable.

15/10/2026

ARE YOU TAKING THE P**S?

WA unions are calling on the WA State Government to reform workplace health and safety regulations to make sure that every worker in WA is treated with fairness, dignity and respect.

No worker should have to rely on luck to access clean and safe toilets and other essential amenities at work.
Sign our petition calling for changes to the Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022 to ensure safe and clean amenities for every WA worker.

Sign now at https://bustingforchange.com.au/petition/

14/10/2026

"It was the main topic on the floor that morning, therefore their minds were not on the job, making it unsafe to operate machinery.

So, I called a stop work order under section 85 of the health and safety act to cease work for unsafe reasons."

Read about how TWU SCT Delegate Kerren Campbell used her power as a Health and Safety Representative to Shut Down the Floor at SCT: https://www.twuwa.org.au/latest-news/how-twu-sct-delegate-kerren-campbell-used-her-power-as-hsr-to-shut-down-the-floor-at-sct

Elect a HSR for your workplace this National Safe Work Month!

TWU SCT Delegate Kerren Campbell used her power as Health and Safety Representative to stop the floor at SCT. Read her story here: “New management had been making lots of new changes without any consultation with workers and how it would affect them. Workers were upset about things they had

13/10/2026

✊ BIG WINS FOR TWU CUSTODIAL OFFICERS

TWU custodial officers working at G4S and Ventia have concluded their negotiations, signing new agreements that will leave transport workers better off!

G4S officers reached an In-Principle Agreement after TWU members voted to take strike action. The action was contested by G4S, with the Fair Work Commission only suspending the planned action for two weeks.

Consequently, G4S had no other choice but to improve their offer.

G4S members have won:
📈 Pay increases matched to CPI
👥 Stronger rights for part-time employees
⚖️ Improved dispute clauses
✊ Greater representation rights in disciplinary meetings

Meanwhile, after more than 29 months of negotiations, Ventia workers have finally been handed down their Intractable Bargaining decision from the Fair Work Commission, which will see important gains for custodial officers, including:
💰 Stronger workplace allowances
🛡️ Greater protections for labour hire workers
✊ Paid union yard meetings
📈 Wage increases with backpay
🏛️ Increased state funding
📍 New district rates for officers, among other improvements

To read more about Ventia's journey, visit: https://www.twuwa.org.au/latest-news/ventia-custodial-officers-secure-major-workplace-gains-after-nearly-three-years-of-negotiations

The rights and conditions won in these agreements are championed by the strength, determination and will of working people to fight for better conditions and respect in the workplace.

Using union-won reforms, the TWU and our members are fighting to lift standards across the industry... and it's working!

✊ Join the TWU today to have a say on your next agreement. - https://www.twuwa.org.au/join-now

12/10/2026

LEND YOUR VOICE TO THE CAMPAIGN!

West Australian unions are calling on the WA State Government to reform workplace health and safety regulations to make sure that every worker in WA is treated with fairness, dignity and respect.

No worker should have to rely on luck to access clean and safe toilets and other essential amenities at work.

Sign our petition calling for changes to the Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022 to ensure safe and clean amenities for every WA worker.

Sign now at https://bustingforchange.com.au/petition/

09/10/2026

With drivers and transport operators once more pushed to the brink by soaring fuel prices, the TWU is calling for the reinstatement of a lapsed emergency order to provide a lifeline to the industry, with a hearing in the Fair Work Commission today set to decide.

Read more here about the TWU's fight to reinstate this critical lifeline.

With drivers and transport operators once more pushed to the brink by soaring fuel prices, the TWU is calling for the reinstatement of a lapsed emergency order to provide a lifeline to the industry, with a hearing in the Fair Work Commission today set to decide. The order, which remained in place u

09/10/2026

✊ THE FIGHT FOR FAIRNESS CONTINUES

Disruptions across the nation continue this week, with more TWU WA members at SCT and Bridgestone taking action to close the gap between Retail and Majors transport companies and lift standards across the industry.

Companies must stop putting profits before people and recognise the workers who keep their businesses moving every single day.

Workers deserve:
💰 Fair wages that can’t be undercut by other companies
🏠 A liveable wage that keeps up with the cost of living
🛡️ Strong job security
👴 Dignity in retirement
🤝 Respect for every worker

When companies compete by driving down wages and conditions, workers pay the price.

That’s why TWU members are standing together to close the gap, lift standards and fight for a better transport industry for everyone.

📢 Stand with other transport workers today and join the TWU! - https://www.twuwa.org.au/

08/10/2026

🚨 BRIDGESTONE WORKERS ARE STANDING UP FOR A FAIRER DEAL

Around 40 TWU members at Bridgestone are taking 96-hours of strike action, starting this Friday, 9th October, with a rally to take place this afternoon.

Workers are fighting for:

✊ Fair fatigue protections
💰 A living wage and improved allowances
💪 Stronger superannuation that provide dignity in retirement
👨‍👩‍👧 Better parental leave
🛠️ Conditions that recognise the essential work they do

Workers will rally with the TWU at 3pm Thursday at Bridgestone Kewdale, 516 Abernethy Road.

Bridgestone should know, this is what happens when workers stand together and fight for better standards. It's time for Bridgestone to take workers seriously and come back to the negotiation table.

Want a better deal at your workplace? Join the TWU and fight with us.
👉 https://www.twuwa.org.au/join-now

07/10/2026

🚨 SCT workers are holding strong in their negotiations with another stop work meeting planned for TOMORROW afternoon after negotiations broke down today.

Workers will gather with TWU officials to go through the company's proposal and its shortfalls.

✊Workers are fighting for:
💰 Wage increase to close the gap with other retail companies
💸 An increase to superannuation to have dignity in retirement
🛡️ Stronger job security protections

SCT is a multi-million dollar company. It’s time they stopped putting profits before people and respect those that keep their operations running.

Workers are standing strong. Now it’s time to show them they’re not standing alone.

Right now, The TWU is working to improve industry standards and conditions across the whole of Australia.

But we need transport workers to be the voice of change.

Join the TWU today to have a say on your working conditions, for the future of the transport industry. - https://www.twuwa.org.au/join-now

05/10/2026

TWU WA members working at Veolia were concerned they were not receiving adequate pay rises in line with CPI in their current agreement.

They sought help from the TWU WA legal team, who reached out to the company to resolve the issue.

Initially, the company defied TWU legal requests, seeking to not pay the increase.

After continued pressure from the TWU WA legal team, Veolia moved on its decision and today advised the TWU that all workers would receive a 4.6% increase to their wages, backdated from June 20th.

This is a classic example of why it PAYS to be union.

Contact the TWU WA member services team today if you are concerned over your pay and conditions, or anything to do with your current agreement.

Just call 6313 300 and press 1 to speak to a member from the team, of visit https://www.twuwa.org.au/