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Qantas workers face the axe as COVID-19 grounding of flights opens outsourcing loophole – ABC News
COVID-19 is wreaking havoc on the airline industry and, while Qantas isn’t immune, it seems to have found some permanent cost savings made possible by the pandemic.
After more than two decades working for Qantas at Sydney Airport, Nick Bennett is waiting for the axe to fall.
Key points:
- Qantas is taking advantage of reduced air traffic during the pandemic to outsource its ground handling operations
- The move is estimated to save Qantas $100 million per year, plus $80 million in equipment spending
- The union representing the workers says it is prepared to challenge Qantas in court to stop the plan in echoes of the Waterfront DisputeClick here to view the original article.
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