NZALPA think we should sign it up because they are IR experts. This is the same quality union that successfully prevented pilots going on the skill shortages list. They know what they are doing.
If ALPA say yes I would trust them, I don't believe staying strong is saying no. Being strong might be getting this improved deal across the line to give everyone certainty before Qantas short haul goes up for bargaining in mid 2018 . The points you raise are for the most part quite minor and quite frankly the captains at jetconnect are fearing for their jobs. Becoming a AIPA pawn is a dangerous prospect.