Skydive Australia Calls on Union to End Irresponsible Industrial Action
Skydive Australia has condemned the Australian Workers Union (AWU) for its unreasonable and irresponsible industrial action, which will disrupt customers and employees during one of the busiest periods of the year.
“We call upon the union to reconsider its unreasonable and irresponsible industrial action,” said John O’Sullivan, CEO of Experience Co. “This attack by militant union bosses hurts customers, employees, and regional communities.”
Skydive Australia is actively managing the situation to minimise the impact, with some rescheduling required. Customers are being contacted directly and offered alternative options or full refunds.
“Skydive Australia is effectively a small business that proudly employs mostly young people in regional Australia,” O’Sullivan said. “These employment opportunities should be encouraged and fostered not threatened by unreasonable and irresponsible actions by militant union bosses.”
Since February, Skydive Australia has been actively engaged in good faith bargaining for an enterprise agreement with the AWU covering 129 roles.
The company has made six offers that would provide some of the best wages and conditions in the sector, including six figure salaries and job security.
The AWU has rejected every offer and responded with an ambit claim in November, which would add massive costs that are simply not viable for the business.
“We are at a loss to understand this action given the strength of our offers,” O’Sullivan said “we call upon the union to return to the bargaining table with reasonable expectations so we can come to an agreement as quickly as possible.
“This hit from the union at a time when we are rebuilding together is reckless and unnecessary.”
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