It would be logical to assume that if both international and domestic wings of the FAAA amalgamate then that cosy relationship will filter into L/H.By that I mean that I think it is ineviteable that we will see MAM's in L/H.
casualvermin,the race to the bottom as you put it started a long time ago and it's momentum is such that I doubt it can be stopped.The parties involved seem to have no problem attracting applicants for either MAM or Jetstar/Jetstar international and that puts a downward pressure on pay and conditions of existing crew.
If you think contract 'C' MAM's are the end just wait a year or two!!!!