Originally Posted by
BogeyBoy
Note further conditions - employment group must not damage QF reputation - ie - any industrial action during that EBA negotiation and you lose your pitiful bonus too....
It is standard industry practice for contract negotiations to lever the business cycle.
There is substantial literature on the process.
Usually companies open 'negotiations' with endless delays. Then,
- A list of claim is outlined, which due the economic cycle is unacceptable. Then the strategy is wait.
- The wait is timed to allow the business and economic environment to change. (negatively)
- Then commences the push down and reductions sought.
With a global shortage now biting and real advances in terms and conditions this threat ought be seen for what it is: A recognition that a delay will not improve the company position.
The FWC might take exception to 'threats' to restrict a workplace right