Hello Kiwiconehead,
Im sure there are a number of issues around the employee rejection of the 10.9 hour roster. You are right though when you say it pays less money.
I think its pretty fair to say that if the average employee was asked to agree on a change to their working conditions that resulted in them earning less money, the employee wouldnt be exactly falling over himself to agree. Especially when an alternative roster can be negotiated that allows a win for all.
I recall a quote from QF management:
"Qantas is comitted to keeping jobs in Australia, but not at any cost."
I believe QF employees could take exactly the same train of thought and apply it to their own situation:
"Employees are committed to keeping their jobs at Qantas, but not at any cost"
That seems to be where it is at the moment...