I think everyone needs to get down to the beach and cool off like smarter pilots before us.
Keg, given the size of AIPA's membership it is relatively wealthy to other trade unions. BA Lert has summarised the financial arrangement accurately in that Qantas has provided flying relief for certain AIPA reps. That is at direct cost to the company. To argue otherwise exemplifies a lack of understanding. It has been explained elsewhere how the provisions crept into the EBA over time, but at the end of the day it is illogicial and unethical for the arrangement to exist at all.
Perhaps if there had not been such a proactive campaign against EBA7 and a subsequent challenge of its legitimate certification, Geoff would have been more inclined to sign off on the MOU.
I have very, very serious concerns with AIPA choosing to politicise this into an issue that cannot be won through fighting, especially given the imminent change to the industrial landscape. The thunderous sound of members beating the president's proverbial drum is drowning out some balanced views.
The pilots may be discontent, but there are many ways to positively progress the issues without resorting to 'chest-beating' (on both sides).
Last edited by LTBC; 16th Mar 2006 at 09:45.