6 July, 2007
Attention All Qantas Group Flight Attendants’
SPECIAL CAREER PROGRESSION ARRANGEMENT
On 6 July 2007 agreement was reached with Qantas on a special one off Career Progression arrangement to allow some limited movement into the Short Haul Division from wholly owned subsidiaries and MAM Casuals.
By way of background, as part of Short Haul EBA 7 negotiations, a commitment was given to the Association by the Company that some movement into Short Haul would occur subject to the Short Haul EBA certification.
The number of full time positions being offered will be as follows:
· Current Part Time Short Haul flight attendants’ on the waitlist to revert to Full Time will be actioned.
· 15 Progression opportunities will be made available to Eastern, Sunstate and Jetstar on the basis of 5 per airline.
· 20 opportunities will be made available to MAM casuals subject to a merit based selection process.
· In accordance with Qantas operational requirements all 35 positions will be within the Perth base.
Further, as part of this agreement, the Association and Qantas Management will enter into renewed discussions to review the existing Career Progression arrangements. This review will be aimed at reaching agreement on a new model for progression to apply into the future.
All members should note, that while the numbers moving into Short Haul are limited, it is nonetheless pleasing news that Qantas has reached this agreement and equally as important, still prepared to sit down and discuss a new Career Progression Agreement for the future.
Written and authorised by Dannielle Morgan, National Industrial Officer and
John Playford Manager Industrial Relations, for and on behalf of
Jo Ann Davidson, Divisional Secretary