Next Steps

Now that the lid has been blown on the airline industry, we need to ensure airlines are taking appropriate action to address sexual harassment and protect workers from harm. Here are some ways the TWU is responding:

• we made a submission to the Australian Human Rights Commission national inquiry into sexual harassment in Australian workplaces (results of the inquiry are due to be released in early 2020)
• we supported the UN’s International Labour Organisation’s convention on sexual harassment which set global standards for addressing the issue in workplaces
• we’ve drafted a set of principles and model clause for EAs, which is being negotiated in our cabin crew agreements with Qantas and Virgin Australia
• we’ve set up a consultative working group of cabin crew to discuss issues and solutions
• we’re still gathering evidence, if you want to share an experience, you can use the form on the top right of this page.

Here are the full results of our survey:

Support is available should you need it – contact 1800 RESPECT on  1800 737 732 or speak to your TWU branch.