That would be par for the course, str.
Post 1989 the airlines refused (unofficially, of course) to allow scabs and non-scabs to work together by not employing the "cleanskins".
The head of the Ansett Pilots' Union cited Safety as the reason.
Apparently if QANTAS have stated that the strikebreakers would not be allowed to mix with the non-scabs, they must also consider that they (QF) are creating a safety issue by employing these people.
Maybe Geoff will set up ANOTHER airline, just for the 3-monthers!!