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Boost for pilots: TWU & Virgin pilots to merge
The Transport Workers’ Union and Virgin Independent Pilots Association are planning to merge in July with a pilots’ division to be created, aimed at boosting the profile and representation of pilot members.
Pilots will maintain a distinct voice in the TWU, while joining cabin crew, baggage handlers, ramp workers, cleaners, caterers, refuellers and security workers, in a unified presence across the industry.
The announcement will be made today at TWU’s National Council oversight body, with VIPA attending for the first time.
National Secretary Michael Kaine said the TWU would be a stronger union with VIPA pilots.
A transport partner of TransLink, Sunbus operates more than 30 urban bus routes across the Sunshine Coast.
Mr Biagini said the important efforts of workers during the pandemic showed how vital they were to the community.
“Public transport workers ensured that during the COVID-19 pandemic our essential workers were able to get to their workplaces, and continue to perform a vital community service in transporting members of our community to where they need to go,” he said.
“This is a very strong and unionised yard, and they’re not afraid to fight for what they deserve, but at this point we are negotiating in good faith with the company.”
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