Historic High Court win for outsourced Qantas workers
1700 illegally sacked workers took on Qantas and won – twice in the Federal Court and in the High Court. Qantas is responsible for the largest case of illegal sackings in Australian history.
"I've been a TWU member for many years and I have seen the strength in transport workers standing together. The important thing is to never give up the fight!"
"I want to be part of making the transport industry fairer and safer. I know that is the top priority of my union."
“The TWU has already had a major impact on the gig economy. The union helped me win my case when I got sacked unfairly.”
“As a TWU member I have the confidence to fight for my rights at work. By sticking together, we achieved better pay and safer conditions for bus drivers.”
1700 illegally sacked workers took on Qantas and won – twice in the Federal Court and in the High Court. Qantas is responsible for the largest case of illegal sackings in Australian history.
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