Australianaviation iconAustralianaviationAug 31, 2026

Qantas ground workers overwhelmingly back strikes

More than 600 workers at Qantas Ground Services could down tools in coming weeks after 97 per cent approved a protected action ballot order filed by the Transport Workers' Union earlier in August, saying pay, safety and conditions have dropped to "rock-bottom levels".

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