How exactly does my question of changing the MBF rules versus an FWC application to change the AFAP's rules make me 'out of touch'?
If the real and sole motivation behind this is to allow former AFAP members to retain MBF access, why not just change the MBF rules to allow it?
In the meantime, attempting to dilute mainline industrial coverage across 2 unions will only serve to weaken mainline pilots' positions in bargaining that has already started in short haul and about to start in long haul. The AFAP knows nothing about mainline EBAs and I don't want them anywhere near my EBAs. There is a reason that Jetstar at its inception sought to exclude AIPA involvement and sought (and got) out a sweetheart deal with the AFAP.