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Travel Chaos Looms for Grand Final Weekend
Union members will begin one-hour walkouts and stop non-essential duties after rejecting Jetstar's 2.1% pay offer, the ASU said.
- On Friday, Australian Service Union members at major airports will hold one-hour walkouts and cease non-essential duties including passenger announcements and fee collection across Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, and Cairns.
- Negotiations between the ASU and Jetstar have stalled after staff rejected a 2.1 per cent pay rise, describing it as "not good enough" during a cost-of-living crisis.
- Jetstar CEO Stephanie Tully defended the proposal as a "fair offer," stating it balances employee outcomes with rising aviation fuel costs while maintaining low fares.
- Describing the union's decision as "very disappointing," the airline confirmed contingency plans are in place to minimize passenger delays and assured travelers flights will proceed.
- ASU assistant national secretary Scott Cowen said staff were left with "no other choice" as they escalate action, noting the proposed 3 per cent increase would not take effect until April 2027.
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Jetstar customer service workers to strike
Jetstar's customer service staff will strike at airports nationwide today over pay and conditions.
·North Sydney, Australia
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Leaning Left7Leaning Right0Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution78% Left
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