Pilots almost brought FNQ to its knees

August 19, 1989
NEWS


THE Australian pilot strike 31 years ago almost brought Far North Queensland to its knees. A seven-month union standoff started on August 18, 1989, as resolute pilots held fast in their doomed campaign for a 30 per cent pay rise before an inescapable...

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