Originally Posted by
dr dre
FWC will probably only increase wages in line with their own annual reviews of modern awards. Last year it was 5.75%, but was less in previous years.
They only need to apply the “BOOT” test vs the award and not against other EAs.
Hi
That’s not quite correct : they will apply both the BOOT test and the new FWA Commission no disadvantage “clause” ie “same job and same pay” within an organisation (which Mining Companies are complaining about).
But as in all things to do with Industrial Relations it’s something of a lottery .
But here’s the kicker : Jetstar pay their Airbus pilots at a higher rate and that will be a reference for a Judgement.
QF lawyers will argue it’s different but to a Judge they will have to prove “why” they shouldn’t pay them Jetstar Wages !
VARA (flying the same aircraft) have just concluded completed a new EBA and approved by the FWA over a week ago . Everyone should look at the differences in pay and working conditions and protections (ie one example guaranteed weekend once in every 4 week roster publish). Network have never given their pilots guarantees for a weekend off etc
Lets be clear the current Network Pilot Group should persist to obtain a fair and equitable outcome .
Cheers
Buddy