Are they going to have a say in the matter?
Virgin Blue pilots have shown how much they are willing to work for, in return for living in Oz - many having sacrificed salaries of 2 or 3 times that which they now receive. Additionally they are FAR more productive than their AN/QANdom domestic counterparts, who receive overtime for working more than a ridiculously low 55 hours per month.
Why the party was allowed to continue at Ansett (and QANdom) for soooo long, is still beyond the comprehension of me - and now Ansett is paying the ultimate price!