It is a pity that under the current IR laws the EBA's are as useful and effective as an ash tray on a motor bike.
The company can do as it wants and an example of this is the cap on overseas crew for L/H.The company are effectively thumbing it's nose at previous agreements with complete indifference and impunity.
The other problem is that every group has their own agenda.This includes both unions,the company,MAM,Long Haul CC,Short haul CC,ex AO CC,etc....
The tech crew are having their problems as well with other tech crew groups and the company.
This really is the 'ME' generation.
We can only hope that little Johnny is voted out and his mates in big business are not as well connected or effective.