Guys if youre sick of being shafted by Virgin, Pornstar, Qantas, GA then there are lots of options.
After 20 yrs with QF (15 as a LAME) I was able to pick up a job that paid more than my basic pay as a LAME and I know lots of guys that have left QF and are earning more than they would as a LAME or AME at QF. (OK my net pay is less as I don't get shift penalties - then again, I'm not working nighshift or weekends anymore either- it suits me!)
ALL SKILLED PEOPLE ARE IN SHORT SUPPLY IN MANY INDUSTRIES!!
You don't need to accept crappy pay/pay rises, no training, or have sub standard shifts forced upon you. You don't have to move interstate if you're a LAME in Sydney or elsewhere in Australia to get a job with similiar money!
More Food for Thought!