I was only 23 at the time and my career was only just kicking off mate. I lost more than you, I tasted the airline career in Australia I had dreamed of for 20 years and then it was GONE in a puff of dust.
I was just starting out too. Got a tad hungry when the dispute guys turned up insisting on their right to pilfer what little GA flying was available.
Can anybody advise where is the Fat Man's grave and which is the nearest pub?
Whilst I share the sentiment, spouting off about giving in to it simply exposes some pilots as being of blue-collar mentality and no better than those whose graves they can't wait to defile. What is ironic is Bob Hawke's record as ACTU President. Funny how the worm turned.