Tag Archives: Thuggery

Some Final Thoughts — For Now — On The Qantas Dispute

Posted on October 31, 2011 by

Armed with the day off and the curiosity of a cat, I drove out to Melbourne Airport this afternoon to watch Qantas’ return to the skies, starting with a flight to Sydney — QF438, operated by Boeing 737-800 VH-VXI — … Continue reading →

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Qantas Dispute: Now We Wait

Posted on October 30, 2011 by

Pursuant to my post last night, both the Gillard Government and Qantas have made application to Fair Work Australia for a termination of all industrial action in the matter of Qantas’ dispute with three of its unions. The unions, in … Continue reading →

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The Qantas Issue: Something Has To Happen. Now!

Posted on October 29, 2011 by

I never — never — thought I would see the day that I’d advocate government intervention in an industrial dispute. But it’s here; the Gillard government must sort out the mess at Qantas, and quickly. The government needs to sort … Continue reading →

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Striking Out: Union Thuggery And Industrial Bastardry At Qantas

Posted on October 7, 2011 by

If anyone really wonders why unions face dwindling membership in this country, or why trade unions are increasingly held in such low regard by the Australian public, look no further than the disgusting antics of elements associated with the unions … Continue reading →

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