Defcon4, it may be true that short haulers voted an EBA up that allowed for the introduction of casuals. However the casuals are on an hourly rate equivalent to (or in some cases more than) permanent crew. They are also represented by the same union as permanent short haul crew, who ensure that casuals work under the same rest break, rostering and duty hour limitations as everyone else.
In the past, long haulers obviously voted for an EBA which allowed for overseas bases. Do the crew based in Auckland and Bangkok receive the same hourly rate of pay as you? Do they work under the same rostering rules, duty time limitations etc????..........I think we all know the answer to that question. What was the long haul union's part in all of this?