This report by the TWU is a typical union beatup, making something out of nothing and sticking their noses in where its not warrented. Mr Nightingale knows nothing of what he's talking about. The TWU should learn when to butt out otherwise everyone will end up under the conditions we do in my own shonky outfit(the ground handling company..not the airline). I dont work for EGH.
Express Ground Handlings training has been first class
Their equipment is all new, tugs, dollies, cans. aircraft, FMC's, the works.
They get a good base rate, plus penalty rates, NIL10's etc, meal allowances, travel allowances, etc etc etc.
True some guys are doing 19 hr shifts, in some cases on NIL10's so the whole shift is at double time......and staff travel on top.
They currently have 8 vacant roster lines that will be filled next week or the week after. Interviews have been conducted and jobs offers should be made this week.
If thats a sweatshop, where do I sign up.