Paddle Steamer
25th Nov 2002, 07:22
Just reading the last Selcal and I note that the dreaded word "scab" has now officially been used in the Presidents column.
To argue the merits or otherwise of the Ifalpa position as well as the HKAOA regarding the recruitment ban on Cathay Pacific, is not for this forum.The fragrant harbour forum does a great job!
But, I do not appreciate it when someone who is looking for a job with one of the major airlines of the world ,is branded as a "scab "for accepting a position. The scarcity of jobs makes it an unrealistic request for any person to turn down such employment.
Futhermore, for the HKAOA to expect other aircrew to fight it's fight for them while they enjoy the benefits of full employment is also unrealistic.
A situation might conceivably arise when there will be more aircrew employed by Cathay who are not members of the association and then management will be able to negotiate with them as representative of the aircrew body.This situation is very dangerous and should be faced by the association.
The bottom line , as it appears to me, is that there is neither the will or the negotiating skill present.This applies to both of the parties involved.Perhaps our Alpa-Sa should be more forthcoming with a solution seeing as though we come from a nation which has proved how to negotiate our way forward.
To argue the merits or otherwise of the Ifalpa position as well as the HKAOA regarding the recruitment ban on Cathay Pacific, is not for this forum.The fragrant harbour forum does a great job!
But, I do not appreciate it when someone who is looking for a job with one of the major airlines of the world ,is branded as a "scab "for accepting a position. The scarcity of jobs makes it an unrealistic request for any person to turn down such employment.
Futhermore, for the HKAOA to expect other aircrew to fight it's fight for them while they enjoy the benefits of full employment is also unrealistic.
A situation might conceivably arise when there will be more aircrew employed by Cathay who are not members of the association and then management will be able to negotiate with them as representative of the aircrew body.This situation is very dangerous and should be faced by the association.
The bottom line , as it appears to me, is that there is neither the will or the negotiating skill present.This applies to both of the parties involved.Perhaps our Alpa-Sa should be more forthcoming with a solution seeing as though we come from a nation which has proved how to negotiate our way forward.