Fair Work Commission rejects Aerocare worker agreement, union calls out ‘poverty-line wages’ (abc.net.au)

The Fair Work Commission has rejected airline service provider Aerocare’s enterprise agreement as unfair and unsatisfactory for its workers. Aerocare provides safety checks and ground handling services to airlines such as Qantas, Jetstar, Singapore airlines and Virgin. In March, the ABC revealed Aerocare staff on low pay and working split shifts, were sleeping at work […]


August 31, 2017

Report shows aviation jobs marked by low wages, part-time work (twu.com.au)

The Transport Workers’ Union is calling on the government and employers to address the crisis in aviation after a survey of employees shows many are struggling to meet costs. Two out of five employees surveyed are working part-time on wages which put many of them earning below the poverty line. Almost 70% of employees say […]


October 21, 2015