Sydney Airport bracing for travel chaos as nearly 1,000 workers prepare to walk off the job
Nearly 1,000 workers are expected to strike at Sydney Airport on Thursday, prompting warnings of delays and disruption. The action involves security staff and Qantas ground-services workers, with similar industrial action expected at airports including Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth.
Up to 400 Certis security workers will stage stoppages on Thursday morning and evening, while around 500 Qantas Ground Services and Australian airExpress employees are expected to strike from Thursday into Friday. The Transport Workers’ Union is seeking higher pay, more secure employment and changes to aviation contracting arrangements, while Qantas says contingency plans mean passenger services should not be significantly affected.
- Nearly 1,000 airport workers are expected to strike.
- Sydney and other Australian airports may face delays.
- Qantas says passenger services should remain largely unaffected.