Qantas workforce approves 14% pay rise through 2028 with roster-change protections

Qantas workers have approved a new enterprise agreement delivering a 14% pay increase through 2028 and protections against roster changes, ending months of union negotiations and averting near-term industrial action. The deal covers cabin and ground staff and includes provisions on work patterns and dispute resolution.

Discovered 2025-12-10T01:35:25.158722-08:00 | 2025-12-10T01:35:25.158722-08:00

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  • The agreement locks in a 14% wage increase through 2028 and roster-change protections, removing a major near-term industrial risk for Qantas during peak travel periods and stabilising labour costs.
  • This settlement sets a regional benchmark for airline labour talks — comparable context includes a recent Boeing defence workers' vote on a 20% raise proposal — and will influence future bargaining dynamics across carriers.
  • The deal follows Qantas' recent leadership overhaul and head-office cuts and sits alongside other carriers resolving disputes, such as Air New Zealand's in principle labour deal, underscoring a broader industry push to settle labour issues ahead of holiday travel.

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