Thursday, March 1, 2012

Fed: Qantas staff to wage 24 hour strike on Monday

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Fed: Qantas staff to wage 24 hour strike on Monday

Almost 6,000 Qantas staff will hold a 24-hour nationwide strike on Monday, demandingthe airline provide job security.

The Australian Services Union says job security has emerged as a key sticking pointin negotiations with Qantas for a new enterprise bargaining agreement.

The strike will involve staff in check-in and telephone sales, freight, informationtechnology, load control, catering, operations, administration and finance, engineeringand maintenance.

The union says flight delays can be expected and it's encouraged customers to changetheir flights with Qantas to minimise inconvenience.

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KEYWORD: QANTAS STRIKE (MELBOURNE)

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