Can’t help but agree with most of the sentiments expressed above with the following reservation. AIPA’s proposal for a Group Opportunity Allocation List and push for each of the industrial councils to work together is not about a grab for power.
AIPA is not out to start a turf war but rather is attempting to ensure the lawn is made bigger for everyone to stroll on and is made of a (insert here a nice type of grass – as I am no horticulturalist!).
There was a comment on another thread, which is now locked, to the effect that the proposals are aimed at QF mainline pilots usurping all of the commands in Jetstar. Nothing could be further from the truth. A GOAL ensures that any pilot within his own airline is guaranteed first refusal on any promotional position before anyone from the other group airlines can bid for it. Further he always retains that right and seniority even if he does not take a slot when it is first available. This is exactly how it works in mainline with the Q and A pilots combined list.
I would also take this opportunity to again point out that in the EBA vote that is about to commence that Jetstar pilots are voting on a non-union collective agreement. Make no mistake; no union has any respondency to the proposed agreement. If the EBA is voted up you will be specifically locking out any union representation for 5 years. Think very carefully before ticking the yes or no box.