Domestic and international travellers planning to fly through Sydney Airport on Friday may face delays and disruptions as refuelers have announced they will stage a major strike.
A major strike is set to hit Sydney Airport as refuelers plan to stage industrial action which will send travellers scrambling.
A major strike is set to hit Sydney Airport as refuelers plan to stage a strike which will send commuters scrambling. Picture: Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images “Ampol refuelers have seen only a 3.5 percent pay increase over the last three years, while the cost of living has risen more than 15 percent.
The union said during the hearing Ampol “refused to address outstanding items” to secure a fair agreement for its workers. “In an industry where profits are soaring, it's unacceptable that those who keep it running are treated so poorly.
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