Frank
whats "bleedin obvious" is the current FAAA 2 division system/ structure (Short Haul - Long Haul) does not work. We are technically amalgamated in name only.
MMs so called hollow rhetoric was the first time any official of the FAAA had made a serious public attempt to be pro active in creating a positive relationship between the two divisions and turn a damaged non-existent relationship into a constructive one. Unfortunately you were right in highlighting entrenched self interests. Whilst he did try, selfish attitudes from officials and members on both sides were never going to help make it happen.
Its time to try a different approach not keep our head in the sand and hope it will somehow magically repair itself. Or that the membership might vote up two different sets of representatives that will work together. As Sydney s/h states the majority short haul feel they are not consulted or their interests are not represented.This is referring to their own officials.
Time for a change to the structure as quickly as possible. There is light at the end of the tunnel - unfortunately its in the form of an IR freight train headed straight for us ALL.
While we are busy arguing whether or not we change the structure to redefine and stregthen both Short Haul and Long Haul representation the Company are rubbing their hands together and salivating in hungry anticipation.
Lets just get on with fixing this major problem as soon as possible before our elected representatives get into a forced sell out of each others conditions in order to keep us emplyed. Its called the slippery slide to the bottom. Once it starts theres no way back.
