VIRGIN AUSTRALIA LONGHAUL PILOTS AND CABIN CREW VOTE IN FAVOUR OF NEW EBA

BRISBANE 23 AUGUST 2011: Virgin Australia’s Long-Haul Pilots and Long Haul Cabin Crew have voted YES to their respective Enterprise Bargaining Agreements (EBAs).

The voting process was finalised last night and received a very positive result with 85 per cent of long-haul pilots and 93 per cent of long-haul cabin crew voting yes to the agreements.

The agreements operate for three years and place the airline in a stable industrial position.
Virgin Australia Group Executive People Richard Tanner said the airline was pleased to have reached such a positive outcome.

“Engagement with our staff is a priority for our business. We are looking forward to Fair Work Australia approving the EBAs. This outcome is the result of a very good and fair process for Virgin Australia, the unions and our staff,” he said.