Str,
And apparently 50K for junior crew is a rip off??? You need to get into the real world to see what the majority earn for working far more hours, WITH FAR GREATER QUALIFICATIONS.
http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=20601
Good luck with your little strike. As Capt_SNAFU mentioned earlier, when the public realise just how OVERPAID you are, for providing them with no service, you won't have public sympathy on your side.....