Thrust: Thank you for your comments. The answer to your first question is no. I have been in CX longer than you (most probably). I worked for the military, and for major air carriers. I am certainly not naïve, rather practical. I am being realistic here trying to tell those who don’t know what loosing a job means, and those who think the conditions are bad compared to other carriers, that: Yes the conditions are not as they were in 1990, but they are a lot better than other outfits. Do we let the company eat away more of the good stuff. Well we have so far BIG TIME, with the AOA’s blessing. The company will do what it can get away with. You have a union, let them negotiate better conditions. That’s why you pay them 1%. Going sick for a flight to punish the company is really childish and spineless. If one does not like the conditions, then for goodness sake leave and join the companies that you think are better. Rostering problems are not exclusive to CX, it is a worldwide problem. It will only be sorted if the union engages the company in a realistic dialogue. Not argue about 0.45 or so of an hour. You said that it was you who posted the “lets do it”. Then would you also lead the others and raise banners outside CX City demanding better conditions? Would anyone? The simple answer is NO because you and others would rather fight your cause by going sick, so no one can recognise you. I am not attacking any person here, if you think I am, then I apologise. I am being practical by advising all to wake-up.