I reiterate. The union needs to present a reasonable case to the general public. It may cost $ but there needs to be a campaign. Newspaper avertisement? website? Something that gets across the message that Qantas is slowly being destroyed by GD, DC & Co. Keep the 5% low key; mention it and back it up but DO NOT make it the main issue in the public eye.
Talk about lack of recruitmen, training, spares etc and how this has impacted on existing staff. Talk about the sharp increase in manpower turn over. Talk about the questionable quality of 3rd party providers. Talk about the failed takeover and senior managements involvement. Finally, talk about the reasons behind 5%.