Lluke, this is what we want resolved. Why should we have to bother people just to do our job? As helpful as our colleagues with Mainline contracts are, it shouldn't fall upon them to make up for the deficiencies in our status. Being equal means equal access to the systems in the building as well as terms and conditions. Even trivial little things like ordering a replacement uniform shirt via the Uniform Dept. is impossible "as you don't work for KLM!" It also doesn't take a genius to guess who is first out of the door when the aviation industry catches a cold (or just a bad cough) and KLM has to "downsize" as they say in management speak.
But genuinely, thank you for your advice and I'd like to think that we can count on your support in our pursuit of equality.
PM.