Aldi faces united front
For the first time, Aldi faces a united bargaining committee that includes TWU delegates from transport, SDA delegates from warehouse and retail, and TWU & SDA officials representing the entire workforce.
This unprecedented team marks a big step toward achieving crucial changes in the Aldi Prestons Agreement.
Aldi must acknowledge its responsibility for safety in Australia’s transport industry, one of the nation’s most dangerous sectors.
While Coles, Woolworths, transport employers, owner-driver associations, and transport workers have come together for a safer, fairer, and sustainable industry, Aldi remains absent from this crucial effort. As both a supermarket and transport operator, Aldi must recognise the pressures it contributes to.
We urge Aldi to work with us now. If the company continues to resist, we will use legislative action to hold them accountable.
Ampol Fight Continues
| On Tuesday at the the Fair Work Commission, Ampol Aviation insulted TWU members by refusing to move on ANY of their workers claims. Instead, they tried to force a 4-year deal on their terms, completely disregarding the needs and concerns of aircraft refuelers. Ampol members are fighting for fair pay, safe working conditions, reasonable hours, and job security. These workers deserve a deal which recognises their hard work and dedication, not one that prioritises corporate profits over people. Enough is enough! |
Securing NSW Regional Air Connections
While Rex Airlines will keep its regional services going for the next few weeks, its troubles show the bigger problems facing the air connections that keep regional NSW communities linked to the rest of the state and country.
It’s crucial to act quickly to protect these services from more uncertainty. The TWU urges the Federal Government to take a financial stake in Rex Airlines.
This move will help stabilize the airline and ensure regional communities continue to have reliable air travel, giving workers and these communities a say in how the airline operates.
We also call on the Federal Government to create a Safe and Secure Skies Commission which would give air industry workers, passengers, and the community a voice and help make sure regional aviation stays strong and grows.
Fair Pay for Jetstar Cabin Crew
| The TWU has filed two Same Job, Same Pay applications with the Fair Work Commission to boost wages for Jetstar cabin crew at Team Jetstar and Altara, who are among the lowest-paid in aviation. If successful, this could raise wages by over $10,000. Altara workers have disgracefully low wages, lack pay for training, and face poor rostering practices. Over 15 years, Qantas has splintered its workforce into low-paid, insecure jobs across dozens of entities. The TWU’s applications aim to fix this and ensure equal pay for the same work. Qantas must address its culture of prioritising financial performance over fair wages. |
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