Rigid wage systems have always been the enemy of real wage increases across the board for all
Bollocks, the abolishment of AWA's is viewed as a win of many fronts, for example:
1) The awards will return as the line in the sand, i.e you
will not be payed below this.
Note: the AFAP awards applies in some states and not others, some companies are Appendix A respondents, some are not.
This will change, so new CPL working in their first flying job will be paid no less a minimum award wage for a CPL holding Pilot, and as per required ratings.
2) Supply and demand, you will still have the ability to negotiate as you and your company are happy to agree on, the abolishment of AWA's does not end the present Pilot shortage, therefore the trend of above award wages will continue whilst ever there is a shortage of suitably experienced staff.
Companies competing for experienced Pilots, who would have thought ?.
3) You will be able to choose your Superannuation provider.
4) Unfair dismissal protection, yes it does happen.