hannibal lector
100% in agreeance with you there on a 'blanket' O/T ban.
I've heard so many International Engineers say that customer work is what keeps them in a job and so we have to look after them etc.etc.
Lets get one thing clear....there IS a shortage of LAME's....there IS a DEFINATE shortage of experienced LAME's....and do you honestly think QF handles other operators to keep YOU in a job? Dont kid yourself! We all know the only language our near sited managers understand....$$$!
If customer aircraft are not covered and depart late, QF wears the costs. With agreements between airlines QF MUST fulfill its obligations to third party operators. If they cant they are penalised financially.
Dont forget why the bans are in place, and how they can be lifted ( short of undertaking to 'explore the potential...' baloney).
QF management hold all the answers. Treat your employees with a bit of respect and give them a descent EBA. How much pain they have to endure is up to them.
Do Not bend to the first offer gentlemen. We KNOW there's more in the kitty....how much goes into our pockets or managements pockets is upto each LAME.
Maintain the Rage.
P.S. The bans so far ARE having effect, but a 'blanket' ban will bring them to their knees.