It has been stated in QF cabin crew employee forums, that if the new LCC is to go ahead, that all employees, in every division, will be paid at rates 'considerably lower' than Virgin Blue .... would mainline techies want to take such a pay cut? I know cabin crew wouldnt voluntarily do it !
If it happens, it will be intersting to see what all the EBAs end up like, and whether it affects QF mainline shorthaul services.........