SADDLED UP WITH A NEW AGREEMENT AT SADLEIRS

says TWU Organiser CHARLIE NICHOLS

worked 10 hours, so it’s a substantial boost to their hip pocket.

RDOs have also been secured for the workers on the old system.

And the company has committed to assurances that the workers employed currently wouldn’t have to work a weekend roster, in line with their current agreement.

The hard workers at Sadleirs finalised their union agreement last month with some key wins that’ll mean a more sustainable workplace for these transport workers into the future.

The 2-year agreement endorsed by the membership means a wage rise of 2% each year, but most importantly, the agreement is set to expire in 2023, the same year as the other major transport companies & Sadleirs major competitors, giving these workers’ industrial strength a major boost.

The workers also won meal allowances to be paid after 7.6 hours. Previously this wasn’t paid until the guys had says TWU Organisers CARLYLE ANDREWS & CHARLIE NICHOLS

With the increases in transport work and pressures to compete, this assurance ensures that the Sadleirs workforce can plan their lives and encourage more family friendly hours. The TWU is currently in negotiations with Sadleirs resources for their northwest linehaul and contract work and hope to have that agreement wrapped up before Christmas.