Pilots take on 'sham' Qantas arm that pays less

[Dave Noble]

July 27, 2010
.Australia's pilots will take on Qantas in court today in a battle over their award that could have implications for companies across the country who set up overseas subsidiaries in a bid to reduce wages.

The Australian and International Pilots Association claims the Qantas-owned subsidiary Jetconnect is a ''sham company'' set up by Qantas for the sole purpose of avoiding its obligations under the award, and the employment agreement it has with Qantas pilots.

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