FLIGHT DELAYS: Aussie Airport staff protest working conditions

FLIGHT DELAYS: Aussie Airport staff protest working conditions

Australia’s five main airports may face disruptions today, as workers plan to protest pay and working conditions.

News Corp reports airport workers, from baggage handlers to security will walk off the job to attend a demonstration led by the Transport Workers’ Union (TWU).

Delays are expected for Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth Airports.

The union said the protests will coincide with the release of its submission to the Productivity Commission’s inquiry into economic regulations of airports.

“Airport workers have seen their jobs downgraded in recent years with a majority on forced part-time hours,” the TWU said.

“The low rates, split shifts and poor conditions have led to workers forced to sleep at airports.”

The demonstrations will occur as follows:

Sydney international terminal arrivals – 9.30am

Melbourne Virgin domestic arrivals – 11am

Brisbane domestic terminal between Qantas and Virgin – 11am

Adelaide airport main entrance – 10.30am

Perth domestic terminal – 10am

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