Jetstar services at risk

Health & Leisure
Monday, 09 December 2019

Australian airline Jetstar baggage handlers and ground crew have voted in favour of taking protected industrial action after the company rejected demands, including 30 guaranteed hours of work per week and increases to current wages.


The 94 per cent vote for industrial action covers 250 workers in Sydney, Melbourne, Avalon, Brisbane, Cairns and Adelaide and will allow them to take strikes in the coming weeks and months. 

The vote comes amid concerns over security and safety at the airline and a warning from the TWU that the Federal government’s announcement on extra police at airports won’t address security problems.

The Jetstar vote may lead to a major industrial campaign planned for next year right across the road and aviation transport networks.

Airport workers have submitted claims to all major airports demanding: The same rate for doing the same job, secure work with regular hours and safety and security as the number one priority. 

As we report elsewhere, pilots have promised their services won't be affected over the Xmas period.

Jetstar services at risk

Health & Leisure
Monday, 09 December 2019

Australian airline Jetstar baggage handlers and ground crew have voted in favour of taking protected industrial action after the company rejected demands, including 30 guaranteed hours of work per week and increases to current wages.


The 94 per cent vote for industrial action covers 250 workers in Sydney, Melbourne, Avalon, Brisbane, Cairns and Adelaide and will allow them to take strikes in the coming weeks and months. 

The vote comes amid concerns over security and safety at the airline and a warning from the TWU that the Federal government’s announcement on extra police at airports won’t address security problems.

The Jetstar vote may lead to a major industrial campaign planned for next year right across the road and aviation transport networks.

Airport workers have submitted claims to all major airports demanding: The same rate for doing the same job, secure work with regular hours and safety and security as the number one priority. 

As we report elsewhere, pilots have promised their services won't be affected over the Xmas period.