Qantas ground staff strike over pay and job security at five airports
Hundreds of Qantas ground crew began a 24-hour strike on Wednesday, seeking better pay, job security and safety. The action could disrupt regional flights and freight, though Qantas says domestic and international passenger services will continue as planned.
The walkout affects airports in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. Qantas said it had contingency plans for affected freight and regional workgroups and expected no disruption for customers; the company said it remained committed to reaching agreements that deliver substantial pay rises.
In short
- Hundreds of Qantas ground crew are taking 24-hour industrial action.
- Regional flights and freight may be disrupted at five airports.
- Qantas says passenger services will not be affected.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Aussies hit with travel warning as hundreds of Qantas ground crew walk off the job”.