A 'Grinch act': Qantas asks staff to volunteer extra hours over Christmas

Airline says program is not about cutting costs but unions accuse it of ‘shocking corporate greed’

Qantas has faced heavy criticism after the airline sent an email to staff asking them to volunteer time at the airport during its busiest period over Christmas.

The Australian Services Union (ASU) has described the carrier as a “disgrace” and accused it of “wage theft at Christmas”. In the email to head office staff, which was leaked on Friday, the airline asked them to volunteer to “lend a hand” during the holiday period.

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