Ahnne v. Department of Labor & Industrial Relations

OPINION OF THE COURT BY

ABE, J.

The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, AFL-CIO Local 1979, called a strike against the Qantas Airways, Ltd. on December 17, 1967 and set up picket lines. Other employees, who were not on strike, respected the picket lines and remained away from work. Of the total of 161 employees, approximately 131 of them stayed away from their jobs. During the strike period, Qantas brought in 29 employees to supplement the local staff that remained on duty. The strike lasted from December 18, 1967 to February 22, 1968.

Unemployment compensation claims…