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Sick workers under the pump, says TWU

he Transport Workers Union (TWU) says a new survey it conducted has revealed that transport workers are being dangerously exposed to COVID-19, with reports of some being asked to return while still COVID-positive or symptomatic. It adds that close contacts have been told not to test before returning to work. It adds that workplaces

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