Downunder Down and Out

[ferris]

Just a message of support to all our colleagues Downunder tomorrow as they withdraw their labour after a protracted and disgraceful dispute with management.. .A lot of lessons for us all lately.. .. .Good luck and best wishes.

[Scott Voigt]

Good luck wishes from the US too..... .. .all the best

[zoics77]

Thanks for the support . .the stop works are over now..no known major incidents. yet! . .Very scary leaving SY Twr in the hands of a non rated QA lacky.. .. .Meetings very well attended, 95%+, and unanimous support to union in both SY and BN.. .Media are starting to get on side but still a long way to go there. . .AsA continue to obfuscate and tell untruths about the situation and their part in it.. .. .The outcome: private (non binding) mediation starts next Monday, chaired by a comissioner from the IRC.. .Two week period of no industrial action..Easter is safe!. .Still remains to be seen if AsA will finally talk in good faith.. .. .Cheers

[zoics77]

Thanks for the support . .the stop works are over now..no known major incidents. yet! . .Very scary leaving SY Twr in the hands of a non rated QA lacky.. .. .Meetings very well attended, 95%+, and unanimous support to union in both SY and BN.. .Media are starting to get on side but still a long way to go there. . .AsA continue to obfuscate and tell untruths about the situation and their part in it.. .. .The outcome: private (non binding) mediation starts next Monday, chaired by a comissioner from the IRC.. .Two week period of no industrial action..Easter is safe!. .Still remains to be seen if AsA will finally talk in good faith.. .. .Cheers

[Scott Voigt]

We had a news report of an investigation of two near misses while the work stoppage was in effect. Management at work, or as we like to say, manglement... <G>. .. .regards

[ferris]

There were at least 2 apparently.. .. .Would you go flying knowing these incompetents were on the screens?. .. .Hopefully they have been reminded why they employ controllers- they are back at the negotiating table now.. .. .Keep up the good work. Hahahahaha. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="rolleyes.gif" />

[GWYN]

I'd just like to reinforce the message of support to the guys in Oz, from the other side of the world. As a (glad to be)ex-employee of AsA, I have to say that I have never come across a worse or more incompetent bunch of cowboys. That relates to the 'managers,' of course, not the guys at the coal face who by and large do a great job. Their approach to negotiations and employee relations in particular, is little short of cavalier and feudal. I hope you achieve the desired outcome - even if it is only to get them to the negotiating table.. .. .All the best to 375ml!. .. .GWYN

[Spodman]

Thanks all, and particularly to FERRIS. Betcha sorry you missed it? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" />

[ferris]

In some ways yes.......but then again, I'll think I'll go for a swim.. .. .Good luck.. .. .I watch and wait.