Transport Workers Union v Qantas: Airline Accused of Using Pandemic as Excuse to Sack Workers, Court Hears
Australian air giant Qantas allegedly saw the COVID-19 pandemic as an opportunity to rid itself of workers who enjoyed benefits carried over from its time as a government entity, a court has heard.
The Transport Workers Union has taken the iconic airline to the Federal Court over its decision in November to cut more than 2000 ground handler staff and outsource the jobs to contractors.