Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
AAP
AAP
Politics
Andrew Brown and Sam McKeith

Unions lobby to unlock fuel cap for workers who drive

Unions want a vehicle allowance increase for workers struggling to cover spiralling fuel costs. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

Workers who drive their own car for their job could soon be paid more for out-of-pocket costs on the road to combat rising fuel prices.

The Australian Council of Trade Unions launched a case to the Fair Work Commission on Tuesday to increase vehicle allowances, arguing workers were paying more just to do their jobs.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.