Originally Posted by
Predator Jock
When can Jetstar, QF Shorthaul and QF Longhaul take PIA?
QF pilots aren't parties to the agreement so they won't be able to participate in any protected industrial action.
AFAP must first apply to the FWC for a protected action ballot order. I don't know if that's been started yet but that process won't happen overnight.
Once granted, AFAP need to hold a ballot of members to determine if they are in favour of taking industrial action. I imagine that AFAP will have some rules about notice to members for running ballots so there's likely to be a delay there. The Australian Electoral Commission normally runs those ballots so that's not going to happen overnight either.
If the ballot is successful AFAP then need to give JQ a minimum of three business days notice of their intentions.
Long story short, it'll be a minimum of a few weeks till anyone can down tools.