A Qantas executive has told a Senate inquiry the carrier’s employment structure had evolved legally to ensure the business was viable.
Qantas says it would likely not stay afloat if it did not reduce the pay and conditions of its staff over time to stay competitive in a global aviation market.
“But if we kept hiring on these same terms and conditions – especially when our domestic competitors are paying award or slightly above award rates – Qantas would likely not be here.” “That could, in turn, compromise the viability of services , undermine job security and create market distortions by way of an unlevel playing field in circumstances where competitors will not be captured by the proposed reforms,” he said.Qantas is enduring a turbulent period as it faces ongoing criticism over poor customer service, speculation over undue government influence, and the fallout from illegally sacking workers during the pandemic.
“For most legacy carriers, that hasn’t ended well. That’s why we have evolved our labour model over several decades,” he said.
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