Accountability
Time for us to hold the company accountable. After all the 'give-backs' to the company over the past two years, it is time they were accountable to us on the singular issue of pay. If they want a solution to their crewing problems, fine....settle the pay issue. The recently rejected offer (thank you GC) was an insult, particularly in light of the coincident record half-year profit declaration. We all need approx 15-20% just to bring us back even with inflation.....never mind currency protection! After that has been addressed, in a seperate and finalised agreement, THEN, and ONLY THEN will we authorise the GC to start negotiations on the other issues such as Freighter, ASL, DEFO and finally....retirement. If the company wishes to treat us with the usual contempt....well, no negotiations on ANY issue will be entertained.
It is also time to hold each other accountable. Make sure the mates you know personally are each held to account for G day flying, and anything outside of the box that would undermine our position.
The company has had it all their way for over a decade. If we do not use the opportunities that we now enjoy, effectively a proper career is never attainable. Remember...the Swire management of this airline enjoy LARGE bonuses at OUR expense. Remember that the next time you are struggling to pay a bill.