Bus strike hits Adelaide Hills commuters Adelaide Hills bus drivers have walked off the job over an ongoing pay and conditions dispute. AAP · Jul 25, 2022
Weather and staff shortages causing flight cancellations and delays at Australian airports Flight delays due to weather and staff shortages have created chaos for families during the school holidays, with the Transport Workers' Union (TWU) renewing calls for an independent tribunal to look at structural issues within the sector. ABC News · Jul 12, 2022
New legislation in the works to protect gig economy workers after historic Uber deal The government plans to introduce legislation to protect gig economy workers after a historic deal between Uber Australia and the Transport Workers Union. The New Daily · Jul 1, 2022
Landmark gig worker protection agreement struck between Uber and Transport Workers' Union The landmark agreement comes after a family was this week awarded $830,000 as compensation after their son was killed while working as a food delivery driver in Sydney. ABC News · Jun 28, 2022
NSW delivery driver paid out after death A food delivery driver who died after being hit by a bus has been acknowledged as an employee under the NSW workers' compensation scheme. AAP · Jun 23, 2022
Family of food delivery driver Xiaojun Chen, who died at work, granted $830k compensation A landmark court ruling finds Xiaojun Chen was an employee of Hungry Panda when he died after being hit by a bus in Sydney, entitling his widow and children to compensation. ABC News · Jun 23, 2022
Travellers warned to expect more disruptions in coming months Airport boss says Australians should expect more disruptions to travel over the next 12 months, as the industry scrambles to fill critical worker shortages ahead of the July school holidays. ABC News · Jun 21, 2022
DoorDash, TWU sign safety, fairness pact The Transport Workers' Union has signed an agreement with delivery platform DoorDash over safety and fairness standards for workers. AAP · May 9, 2022
Sydney News: Sydney commuters given free fares; NSW hits peak in flu cases MORNING BRIEFING: Commuters on select buses in Sydney's inner west will ride for free today, as drivers take industrial action in ongoing wage and conditions negotiations. ABC News · May 5, 2022
Qantas vows to go to high court after losing appeal over unlawful baggage handler sackings Airline fails to overturn ruling that it unlawfully outsourced almost 1,700 jobs in part to avoid industrial action The Guardian - AU · May 4, 2022
Qantas going to High Court to avoid compo An appeal court has backed a ruling that Qantas does not have to reinstate workers whose jobs were outsourced illegally, but it may have to pay penalties. AAP · May 4, 2022
Qantas loses appeal on 'illegally' outsourcing jobs, with compensation and penalties awaiting Qantas loses its appeal against a Federal Court decision that found the outsourcing of about 2,000 ground crew workers was illegal, and now waits to hear how much in compensation it needs to pay workers, and pay in penalties. ABC News · May 4, 2022
PM cancels afternoon campaigning – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Apr 13, 2022
Hundreds of Sydney bus drivers walk off the job demanding better pay and conditions Commuters across Sydney are forced to find alternate modes of transport today after hundreds of bus drivers walk off the job. ABC News · Apr 10, 2022