Transport Workers Union WA Branch - TWU WA

20/08/2026

Yesterday, TWU WA delegates from across the transport industry came together for our 2026 Delegates Conference.

We’re in the midst of a massive 2026 campaign, negotiating with transport companies across Australia and fighting for better pay, safer workplaces, stronger conditions and respect for transport workers.

At the heart of every one of those fights are our delegates. Our delegates are the backbone of our union — the workers who step up, organise their workplaces, stand with their colleagues and make sure workers have a voice on the job.

A huge thank you to every delegate who attended, contributed and shared their experiences today. A special thank you to everyone who took part in our Majors Panel, Retail Panel, Aviation Panel, Road to Respect (Bus) Panel, and Industry Panel — your stories, experiences and leadership are what make our union stronger.

The fights ahead are big. But with strong delegates, organised workplaces and workers standing together, we’re ready for them.

Our delegates were joined by WA Premier Roger Cook, Deputy Premier & Transport Minister Rita Saffioti, and Ministers, Amber-Jade Sanderson, Reece Whitby, and David Michael.

Thank you to our delegates. Let’s keep building the fight in 2026.

20/08/2026

Transport workers will not stop until ALDI follows in the footsteps of Coles and Woolworths and signs a safety charter.

yesterday, more than 100 TWU delegates, joined by TWU officials from across Australia, stood together outside ALDI to send a clear message: transport workers deserve safe working conditions, and ALDI must take responsibility for the safety of the drivers who keep its shelves stocked.

18/08/2026

"The minimum standards order for Uber Eats and DoorDash workers will lead to safer roads, safer places for gig workers, and we should all be greatful this has happened."

Listen to TWU WA State Secretary Tim Dawson talk about the minimum standards order for food delivery drivers and what it means for transport workers and the wider public.

13/08/2026

After 5 negotiation meetings with SCT and the TWU member-led bargaining committee, SCT workers have unanimously pledged to take protected industrial action to force the company back to the bargaining table to negotiate fairly.

What Workers are fighting for:
🚚 Strong pay increases to close the gap with other major transport companies
🚚 Strong rights and conditions
🚚 15% superannuation to align with industry standard
🚚 Job security protections

If wealthy clients do not come to the negotiation table in 2026, the TWU WILL take action together across road transport and aviation to lift everyone’s pay and conditions and set better standards across the transport industry.

If you work in transport and you're not part of the 2026 fight, join the TWU now! - https://www.twuwa.org.au

11/08/2026

The WA Labor Government has today announced FREE Driver training for the next generation of truckies with a Bespoke Heavy Vehicle Driver Training facility opening in Hazelmere.

Read more here:

The Transport Workers’ Union commends WA Labor for Continuing to expand career opportunities for the next Generation of Truck drivers, with their latest announcement of a bespoke Heavy Vehicle Driver Tafe program operating out of Hazelmere. The Free TAFE course will save students more than $350 in

11/08/2026

K&S are feeling the pressure from workers all across the country demanding a national agreement 🚨

K&S have rejected all workers reasonable claims and cancelled negotiations. This is not bargaining in good faith. Workers are standing up and prepared to demonstrate their power in order to force K&S back to the bargaining table.

VOTE YES to all questions in your PAB and join today!

10/08/2026

ARE YOU A LINEHAUL DRIVER?

If so, don't assume you're only entitled to workers' compensation payments if you're off work.

The TWU Member services (MSC) team identified that, under the Road Transport (Long Distance) Award 2020, Long Distance Drivers are entitled to superannuation while receiving workers' compensation payments.

Don't miss out on thousands. If you've been receiving workers' compensation and aren't sure whether your super was paid correctly, contact the TWU.

We can review your circumstances and help you recover any unpaid superannuation you're entitled to! - just visit - https://www.twuwa.org.au/join-now

06/08/2026

Yesterday Evening, TWU officials along with other WA unions attended the UnionsWA Workplace Gender Equality Project report findings, which sort to engage with women working in male dominated industries and the daily barriers they face working in these professions.

Some of the key findings of more than 400 workers were:

- More than half of women said they needed better workplace support for reproductive health, such as providing more appropriate facilities and basic amenities

- Discrimination, limited career progression and inflexible working arrangements were among the major barriers to attraction and rendition across construction, energy and transport.

These findings and many more discovered through this report solidify exactly why the TWU is fighting for Women's Advocate clauses in the workplace.

Across the research, the strongest message was that improving gender equality requires systemic workplace reform—not asking women to adapt to existing workplace structures.

To read the full report visit the Unions WA website -https://www.unionswa.com.au/gen/wgep-report/

04/08/2026

TWU Delegates from our major yards have come together to discuss next steps in bargaining.

The TWU is standing firm on increasing wages and conditions for the whole of the transport industry!

TWU members and delegates are prepared to take the necessary action required to secure better wages, safety and conditions!

Join the 2026 fight today!

31/07/2026

Thank you to all TWU members and delegates for organising your yards and working with your organisers to recruit as many TWU members you can for the 2026 fight!

Right here right now, YOU have the power to change the landscape of the transport industry by standing together strong as a collective!

Our Road, Our Skies, Our Future!

To learn more about the TWU national fight to align more than 220 agreements in 2026 so we can take action together across road transport and aviation, with the power to lift everyones pay and conditions and set better standards, click here: - https://www.twuwa.org.au/2026-2