Obie, I'm not an engineer so I wont attempt to speak on their behalf.
But in my opinion it's possible to be in dispute with an organisation & still maintain a post dispute pro-company stance.
Problem is MANAGEMENT sometimes need a reminder about whats being neglected.
In the case of Qantas, the importance of supporting the community via charitable donations & assistance to special programs is important.
So to the the environment & the impact of company operations to it is important.
So to the initiatives to support Australian sport & developing new sporting talent is important.
So to the Australia's youth displaying talent & excellence in there chosen passion & fields or indigenous Australian's & the communites from which they come is important.
Problem is for some time its the employees & the airline whom have been neglected. So now its their turn to highlight the damaging effects of management decisions & this is the only avenue via which there voice can be heard.
Good luck guys
MC