Flyingkiwi,
Good effort in getting hold of IFALPA. If memory serves me correctly the guy you need to correspond with is one the Vice Presidents. I think his name is Capt.Dolan and he is in charge of Union activities. He visited HKG in early August.
The argument you and others lead regarding the dual standards of the AOA is compelling, however I feel you make a grave error in singling out the Training Staff. You may not be aware that CX has previously encountered the Training Staffs flexing their muscles. The company's response then and now would be to insist the trainer resigns from not only the Training Department, but the company. The company has also been shrewd enough to ensure that a suitable balance of numbers exists between AOA and non-AOA staff in this department. I believe you do a disservice to yoiur cause by pointing your finger at any one group, as your argument is surely that all members of IFALPA unions should not participate in the recruitment/upgrade program at CX; that way everyone makes a sacrifice and no individual takes a benefit. Conversely, if everyone is not prepared to make that sacrifice, then no one group should be forced to.
[ 18 February 2002: Message edited by: Liam Gallagher ]</p>