As a QCCA member I am at the bottom of the barrel for rosters, hotels and all the rest of it. If I was a brand new QF Airways cabin crew on the QF eba, I would be at the bottom of the barrel.
I stand back when checking into hotels, Not because of the QF seniority but out of courtesy to other crew who are flying. If someone wants the 43rd floor facing the Pacific Ocean go for it. Its yours. I am not paying for it so I am not going to make demands for it.
I am happy to have a job and be flying.
I support the Union and respect the crew that have been in the job longer than me and we are all adults so thats all that matters.