Great last post.
Why pilots who won't support JPC think (not) supporting AIPA will be better beggars belief.
The reactions from my mates out here in expatland is interesting when I tell em 56% of J* pilots voted against a substantial payrise and getting everyone on an EBA.
They look kind of strange, confused even "WHY?"
Well some because AIPA/AFAP said vote NO. Some because they felt like sending a message on behalf of pilots not yet employed who were going to be paid 5% less for the first 12 months. Some because they are all worked up about what the CEO gets paid...and some probably just don't know exactly why.
One reaction was, and I quote. "**** ME! Say Yes to the pay rise and fix the other stuff later...in this industry you just never say NO to a pay rise".
It just has me stuffed why anyone would vote NO to a payrise and having all J* pilots on the same EBA. Is that not a starting point towards what the QF pilots say is AIPAs GAOL, with no downside risk if AIPA cannot deliver?