Ladies and Gents it is time to join up into the FAAA and force the company to the negotiating table. Our EBA expired quite some time ago now and we have been living with an agreement that was written at least 6 years ago.
With a change of CC management the company has effectively stalled the EBA till early next year. It is time to unite as one and make sure that the FAAA can go to them with a united voice and let the company know enough is enough.
They stalled this year on the basis of waiting to see what the new bidding system is like. I personally like the system but would not accept the working conditions that the company wants to go with it.
I am also lead to believe that the V Australia common law contract allows them to operate
VB flights if required. This cannot be allowed to happen. They will be able to undercut our wages by doing this. Do you want to be replaced by cheaper V Australia staff doing the same job as us?
Some of you may say that the FAAA may not help you but it is the only way forward in this situation. If the FAAA negotiates on behalf of a large enough group then they will have the power to do what the group wants. If you decide to go it alone then perhaps you to will end up on a common law contract like the poor people at V, who have accepted a flat rate of $39,000 with only overnight allowances to add to there salary. No overtime, no available days, no drafting money, no DTA, etc.
So get your membership in and start telling the FAAA what you want out of the next EBA!