To Chopperman
I believe that there is no directive for the Scotia Balpa CC to go to the company to negotiate a 50% pay rise. I cannot see any company seriously contemplating any discussions unless the workforce is willing IN LARGE numbers to do something about it. I think that the other night just goes to prove that there isn't the belief that there will be any chance of that type of increase in salaries straight off.
I don't deny that a 50% pay rise in Scotia (which would equate to about 60%(?) for Bristow) would bring us all in to line with the likes of easyJet, Go, etc. It will not happen in one go. However, to go to battle with the management to achieve this rise over a period of time where companies have the chance to re-organise their financial budgets and also their contract rates surely must be the way to go. Nothing comes instantly (unless you win the lottery).