Qantas gets flights guarantee

With the Transport Workers’ Union (TWU) issuing a declaration that it will not launch an appeal against the decision by Fair Work Australia to terminate all industrial action Qantas has seen fit to issue a robust statement. 

Group Executive Government and Corporate Affairs Olivia Wirth said the new workplace agreements would now be determined by the independent umpire for all three unions.  “Our message to customers is that you can continue to book with Qantas with absolute confidence,” she said,  “Fair Work Australia (FWA) put a stop to all industrial action over three weeks ago which meant that Qantas customers could once again book flights with the knowledge that their flights would not be disrupted by industrial action.  This has seen customers return to flying with Qantas.”

TWU National Secretary Tony Sheldon said that the union's energies would be better spent on the arbitration process, which it hopes will be resolved by next year.

"Our resources are better placed in the long-term strategy of making sure aviation workers and aviation passengers receive the best services, best practice and the best training for the people that service their planes in this country," he said.  "If Qantas management are serious about staying competitive in the Australian aviation industry, they will support an industry-wide award." www.qantas.com

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