Easter airport strikes to affect travel plans
Travellers have been warned to expect lengthy delays as a result of strikes from Customs and Border Protection staff at airports and cruise terminals around Australia.
The Community and Public Sector Union is asking members, who are employees of the Department of Immigration and Border Protection, to participate in protected industrial action at various international airports from 22 March 2016.
The Department of Immigration and Border Protection says, “While the likely level of participation is unknown, we strongly encourage airline and cruise ship passengers to plan for potential delays by arriving at international airports and cruise ship terminals even earlier over the next few weeks.”
“The Department is working closely with stakeholders to minimise the impact on the travelling public, cargo and mail operations,” the Department adds in a statement.
Industrial action commenced yesterday, and will continue over the Easter Long weekend with actions scheduled right up until the 4 April.
To view the planned strike schedule click here.
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