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...The decision marks the latest blow to Qantas, which continues to be pummelled by the closure of Australia’s international and state borders....
...The company has also made Tino La Spina, the head of its international business, redundant as Qantas anticipates that it will not restart non-domestic services until mid-2021....
...“Our aircraft are thoroughly cleaned after each international flight,” said a Qantas spokesman....
...But that was before the widening international lockdown....
...“The exploitation of workers in Australian workplaces is not only illegal, it harms individuals, undercuts law-abiding employers and reflects poorly on Australia’s international reputation,” said Kelly O...
...“These results are sad and shocking,” said Michael Kaine, TWU national secretary....
...Gareth Evans, the current head of Qantas international and formerly Qantas chief financial officer, was paid A$3.9m....
...The TWU argues that a redundancy scheme is de-skilling the workforce....
...Of the split vote, James Little, TWU’s international president, said: “Some of our members found the company’s last offer to be a safer bet than waiting on the court to make a decision … We respect our members...
...They obviously believe that a decision achieved through arbitration is preferable,” said Captain Richard Woodward, vice-president of the Australian and International Pilots Association....
...And Australians make up a big proportion of its international passenger base, the more problematic business. 1....
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