Michael Kaine
Australiaunion leaderMale8.4Global Dominance: 0.01%Michael Kaine is the National Secretary of the Transport Workers Union (TWU), advocating for the rights and interests of transport workers in Australia. He has recently been vocal in the media regarding the TWU's push for significant penalties against Qantas for its treatment of workers during the pandemic, emphasizing the human suffering caused by the airline's decisions.
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The TWU national secretary Michael Kaine said the new standards were 'world-leading'.
Delivery drivers to be paid minimum $31.30 an hour across Australia in ‘world-leading’ decision | Gig economy
United Kingdom· 2026-08-11
National secretary Michael Kaine welcomed the decision regarding the compensation for workers.
Judge Michael Lee orders Qantas sacked workers paid soonerAustralia· 2026-08-07
TWU national secretary Michael Kaine expressed hope that workers would soon be paid.
Judge blasts sacked workers’ lawyers Maurice Blackburn over delays on $120 million compensation fundAustralia· 2026-07-29
Michael Kaine is the TWU national secretary who led the campaign against Qantas.
Former Qantas crew face financial uncertainty, delays in compensation payouts ahead of former CEO’s book launchAustralia· 2026-07-25
TWU national secretary Michael Kaine said that Uber’s reliance on algorithmic management has already been slammed by the Fair Work Commission as illogical and arbitrary.
Uber stands by sacking of driver who refused guide dogAustralia· 2026-07-15
Michael Kaine, national secretary of the Transport Workers’ Union, reported that Uber had restored access to 53 workers after his organization intervened.
Australia’s unfair dismissal-style laws for gig economy workers trigger flood of appeals from Uber driversAustralia· 2026-02-16
Michael Kaine, the TWU national secretary, highlighted the need for standards in the gig economy.
Australia’s local food delivery platform to shut after two decadesAustralia· 2025-11-12
TWU National Secretary Michael Kaine called for assurances from Air T regarding the future of regional Australia and worker protections.
Rex Airlines set to be bought by US company Air TAustralia· 2025-10-20
Michael Kaine, the national secretary of the TWU, expressed pride in winning the case against Qantas despite the odds.
Qantas to pay record fine of $58 million for pandemic sackings criticized by judge
United States· 2025-08-18
Michael Kaine is the national secretary of the Transport Workers' Union who applauded the court's decision.
Australie : la compagnie aérienne Qantas condamnée à payer 50 millions d’euros pour licenciements illégaux durant le Covid
France· 2025-08-18
Michael Kaine said the union had won a 'David and Goliath' battle against the odds.
Qantas fined $90m for illegally sacking ground staff as judge describes airline as ‘the wrong kind of sorry’ | QantasUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-18
Michael Kaine, the TWU secretary, described Qantas's decision to get rid of a 'loyal workforce' as 'appalling'.
Qantas to be hit by A$90m penalty over mass sacking during pandemic
New Zealand· 2025-08-18
TWU national secretary Michael Kaine called cabin crew 'aviation’s first responders'.
Alcohol, drugs and cramped spaces fuel rise in passenger misbehaviourAustralia· 2025-08-13
Michael Kaine, TWU national secretary, criticized Qantas for their late apology and emphasized the need for the penalty to reflect the human suffering caused.
‘Don’t play us for fools’Australia· 2025-05-19