Mate, I am giving you credit for thinking. Like I said - I'm not dulling down your ideas, I'm all for constructive thinking.
As I mentioned, the next EBA, the unions should be looking at introducing a tiered system, so at least we can get people into the company rather than outsourced. Yes it means two different lots of conditions, but it is some sort of protection for everyone. We don't loose work over it, they get LSL etc.... it's worth a shot.
What does bother me a little is the fact that team leader (CSS in L/H speak) is open for MAM as well as everyone else. At this stage there isn't much difference to the old system of second senior. But with the regional flying coming to S/H, have to wonder if it will be a dedicated position soon.