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Ampol refuellers at Sydney Airport have won significant concessions on pay and conditions following industrial action.
The TWU has reached an in-principle agreement with Ampol that will see pay rise by 28 per cent over the next three years, as well as more permanent full-time roles, higher rates for weekends and night shifts, and a pledge that the company will consult workers before major operational changes.
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“This agreement is a testament to the power of collective bargaining. Our members stood firm through months of tough negotiations, and together, we’ve secured the pay rises and job security that they deserve,” said TWU NSW state secretary Richard Olsen.
“Industrial action was never our first choice, but when pushed, our members proved that they are willing to fight for fair wages and better conditions. This outcome shows that solidarity delivers real results.”
The agreement follows more than eight months of negotiations across at least 16 meetings, as well as strikes at Sydney Airport in August affecting 16 airlines including Qantas, Virgin, Jetstar, Air New Zealand, Delta, and British Airways.
Olsen added that the deal was “a major step forward, but it highlights the broader need for a Safe and Secure Skies Commission”.
“We need an independent body to ensure that worker safety, fair wages, and secure jobs are a standard across the entire aviation industry, not just in isolated wins like this,” he said.
In a statement, an Ampol spokesperson said the company was “pleased to have reached an in-principle agreement covering our Sydney Refuellers team”.
“Our ongoing commitment to work constructively with our workforce has led to this mutually beneficial outcome,” the spokesperson said.
