SECRETARY’S PAGE: OUR TIME IS NOW
Members, as I write to you, we are now well into the depths of Winter, and we have passed the halfway point for the year.
Our WINTER 2026 edition of TWU News can be viewed online!
You can print a full copy here.
A message from TWU Secretary Richard Olsen – Our time is now
Welcome to our first Winter Journal. With 2026 being one of the most consequential years in the Union’s history, it’s more important than ever that we continue to stand together.

In this issue:
OUR TIME IS NOW • ONLY THE BEGINNING • EMPLOYERS ARE BEING HELD TO ACCOUNT • OUR ROADS OUR SKIES OUR FUTURE • ACTION AGAINST AMAZON FLEX • MAJORS BARGAINING ROUND 4 • ACTION AT THE AIRPORT • PARRAMATTA BUS BLITZ • BUS MEA TO GO AHEAD • TWU LEADS WESTERN SYDNEY FORUM FOR BETTER PUBLIC TRANSPORT • 2026 NEGOTIATIONS UNDERWAY • SUB-BRANCH NEWS … AND MORE!
Members, as I write to you, we are now well into the depths of Winter, and we have passed the halfway point for the year.
I’m proud to be the President of a winning Union. Our victories in recent years are countless, and by standing together this year, we will win much more to come.
TWU officials and members are deep into 2026 Negotiations. The rest of the year ...
026 is the largest campaign in the union’s history, and safety is at the ...
Despite being a major employer and client in the supply chain, the TWU believes ...
Assistant State Secretary and Director of WHS & Education Marija Marsic led a ...
Over the last several years, our Union and its members have achieved a great ...
Waste regulations, new permanent rest facilities and on-the-ground wins at yards...
Congratulations to the hard work of Newcastle & Northern NSW, sub - Branch ...
Transport Workers’ Union Officials from around Australia honoured Klaus Pinkas...