I think AIPA will continue to drag the long haul contract backwards towards what you refer to as the inferior contract of shorthaul.
Serious?
The membership get the final vote, yes or no. And if you haven't realised yet, those that frequent the street on most days hate the pilot group with absolute aplomb.
So the AIPA negotiators have the most difficult job of all. And its amazing to think there are still those in longhaul who have no concept of cobham and network, who are members of the comm!
The reality is the game is completely controlled by qantas and until there is a significant shift in their mindset, their approach won't change. They hate our guts and will do everything in their powers to diminish our worth.
Standup! everyone says......
sadly qantas has everyone in their back pocket, so its a very hard road to toil upon. Good luck to the AIPA negotiating reps. I think they do a great job, considering the challenges they face.