Pilots working for a Qantas subsidiary in Western Australia will extend their strike action for three days over stalled wage negotiations, causing disruptions for regional airline passengers and fly-in, fly-out workers.
Regional airline passengers and fly-in, fly-out workers face three days of disruptions as pilots working for a Qantas subsidiary vow to extend industrial action. The Australian Federation of Air Pilots said its members working for Network Aviation and Qantas Link in Western Australia would strike from Wednesday to Friday over stalled wage negotiations . Senior Industrial Officer Chris Aikens said pilots had had enough and the planned two-day strike would stretch to three days.
“Qantas management has angered our Network members by walking away from negotiations and, last week, taking previously agreed items off the bargaining table,” he said on Monday. “Our members deeply regret having to take this protected industrial action but are left with no other option.” Pilots walked off the job on Thursday for 24 hours sparking the cancellation of 35 Network Aviation flights. Qantas Group said it was disappointed there would be a third day of strike action and plans for Friday’s action would be put in place in the coming day
Pilots Strike Action Qantas Subsidiary Wage Negotiations Disruptions Regional Airline Fly-In Fly-Out Workers
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Emergency Warning for Bushfires in Western AustraliaAn Emergency Warning is in place for bushfires at Bindoon, Lennard Brook, Mooliabeenee and Moondah in Western Australia.
Read more »
Emergency Warning for Bushfires in Western AustraliaAn Emergency Warning is in place for bushfires at Bindoon, Lennard Brook, Mooliabeenee and Moondah in Western Australia. For the latest, search on
Read more »
Residents in Western Australia face ongoing blackouts and fuel shortagesThousands of residents in Western Australia are facing ongoing blackouts and fuel shortages after storms caused significant damage to local infrastructure. Western Power is working to restore electricity to about 15,000 homes and businesses in Merredin, Kellerberrin, Kalgoorlie, and surrounding areas. However, the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) has warned residents to prepare for the outages to last up to seven days. The restoration times are currently unknown, and relevant government agencies are working to resolve the issue.
Read more »
Qantas' Decision to Cut Capacity Could Have Led to Inflation, Says Allan FelsFormer ACCC chair Allan Fels has stated that Qantas' decision to reduce domestic flight capacity and increase air fares in 2022 may have contributed to inflation and led to the Reserve Bank raising interest rates. The lack of competition in the aviation industry was strongly criticized in the ACTU inquiry into price gouging.
Read more »
Controversy Surrounds Wind Farm Plans in Western PortPlans for a huge construction port in Western Port to assemble and transport wind farm components were rejected by the Federal Environment Minister.
Read more »