Virgin Australia ground staff could walk off the job as talks over pay and conditions stall, and the Transport Workers Union claims the airline is leaving baggage handlers in “pay poverty”.
Ground crew on Monday asked the Fair Work Commission for a protected action ballot after months of negotiations over a deal on pay and conditions. Virgin cabin crew are also seeking higher wages in a tight employment market.
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Ayesha de Kretser is a senior reporter with The Australian Financial Review covering the aviation and tourism sectors. She has previously reported on banking, mining and commodity markets. Connect with Ayesha on Twitter. Email Ayesha at ayesha.dekretser@afr.com.au
