I foresee the guys and gals at Skippers and the like calling on the services of the
OWS in the future. Maybe through future association with the
TWU (85,000 members)?
From the OWS website…
The Office of Workplace Services can help you find out if you have been underpaid and could help you if you have been sacked.
We can take legal action against anyone suspected of breaching the Workplace Relations Act 1996, awards or agreements.
Contact us on 1300 724 200 or use the Live Help function to speak to an advisor now.
It’s about time these companies were forced to share the wealth with their employees. The mining boom has been great for everyone except the pilots.
I wouldn’t think it a stretch that other FIFO operators are breaching workplace relations laws. It only takes a phone call and you might be legally entitled to a nice bonus (your money illegally withheld but nice nonetheless).
Well done to the NJS boys for sticking together and helping the new hires.