ExxonMobil responds to news of strike action at Melbourne Airport

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ExxonMobil, the company which subcontracts some of its work for Qantas to Rivet, has responded to the announcement that Rivet’s staff will go on strike on Wednesday.

The Transport Workers Union confirmed the strike action this morning, taking aim at Qantas and its CEO over the failure to reach an agreement.

“Qantas CEO Alan Joyce is set to take home a $24 million pay package for 2023 after his management team engaged in the largest case of illegal sackings in Australian history,” the TWU said in Tuesday’s announcement.

Qantas doesn’t work directly with Rivet, it’s contract for Melbourne Airport is with ExxonMobil.

Read the full statement from the TWU here.

ExxonMobil said it has been advised of the action being taken by Rivet staff.

“While it is disappointing that Rivet and the Transport Workers Union have been unable to reach agreement on an Enterprise Agreement, Mobil is focused on ensuring this action has minimal disruption to Mobil’s airline customers and their passengers,” it said in a statement.

“We are working closely with our customers and we have put continuity plans in place to ensure that the Joint User Hydrant Installation (JUHI) can continue to operate and supply fuel to Melbourne Airport throughout the industrial action, as well as getting that fuel into planes.”

Both ExxonMobil and Qantas say they do not expect there to be any disruptions for travellers due to the strike.

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