Article 669RX Australian travellers to face flight disruptions next week during industrial action by airport firefighters

Australian travellers to face flight disruptions next week during industrial action by airport firefighters

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Elias Visontay
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The strike, planned for Friday 9 December at 27 airports nationwide, could result in grounded international and domestic flights, union says

Passengers across Australia may face major flight disruptions nextweek when firefighters at 27 airports walk off the job.

The United Firefighters Union aviation branch announced on Tuesday members will stop work on Friday week in protest over staffing levels and safety concerns amid months of negotiation with Airservices Australia over a new enterprise agreement.

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