Aviation members: Stand Down Q&A
The JobKeeper scheme ended on Sunday, 28 March 2021. Despite this, employers can continue to stand employees down from work if the requirements of the Fair Work Act are met. However, your employer will now need to use the general power to stand down employees under...
Qantas & Jetstar: Travel bubble with New Zealand!
On Tuesday, 6 April the New Zealand government announced a travel bubble with New Zealand starting from 19 April 2021. We understand that the Qantas Group intends to commence flights to New Zealand as soon as the bubble opens. This is likely to mean the recall of some...
Jetstar provides detail of the ‘International Readiness Program’ and payment
After weeks of waiting, Qantas Group finally announced the details of how the Federal Government financial assistance to international aviation workers will work and Jetstar provided the USU/ASU with an update. The scheme will run between 1 April and 31 October...
Qantas announces detail of ‘International Readiness Program
After weeks of waiting, Qantas has finally announced the details of how the Federal Government financial assistance to international aviation workers will work at Qantas. The scheme runs between 1 April to 31 October 2021. Eligibility is determined on a weekly basis....
USU@NPBS: UNION WINS PAY FOR EASTER SATURDAY
In early March 2021 a USU member contacted Your Union regarding their roster being changed due to the Easter Saturday Public Holiday when NPBS branches are closing on this day. The member stated that they had to work an extra Saturday in the roster cycle to make up...
Brisbane Lock Down – Update for Jetstar Members
The USU/ASU contacted Jetstar for an update on the impact of the Brisbane lock down this week and can confirm that the airline will continue the same approach to short notice stand downs that members will be familiar with. Key Points The key points are, as follows:...
Brisbane Lock Down – Update for Virgin Guest Services Members
The USU/ASU contacted Virgin for an update on the impact of the Brisbane lock down this week who have confirmed there will be no material changes to Guest Services rostering at any port. Key Points The key points are, as follows: A number of flights to/from BNE in the...
Brisbane Lock Down – Update for Qantas members
The Brisbane lounges will be closed from 5.00PM on Monday, 29 March until Friday morning. Brisbane Lounge staff will not be stood down. Instead, the lounge employees will be paid for their shifts during the period but are not required to attend work. Brisbane airport...
MOP(S) ACT ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT: USU/ASU delegates take action on complaints processes
USU/ASU delegates have been ensuring that standards in the ALP’s new National Code of Conduct will be advanced through multiple forums currently reviewing support for MOP(S). Before Kate Jenkins from the AHRC was appointed to conduct an independent inquiry, USU/ASU...
