Passengers will be thrown in to turmoil in the lead up to Christmas with Jetstar announcing ground crew and handlers to strike.
airline operators rejected workers demands for better employment conditions.Under the current enterprise agreement, Jetstar pilots have been receiving 3 per cent wage increases each year, as well as other benefits and allowances, the company reported.
Pay negotiations broke down after nearly a year, with Jetstar highlighting that future actions from the union will not change its position. It is understood that under the current enterprise agreement, pilots’ base salaries range from $230,000 to $320,000.
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