Hey noobie,
Don't be too concerned - I have it on good authority that the first couple of groups are onto this 'offer' they have been presented with.
There has already been alot of discussion about what the company has presented and the crew are not happy - I think it will be a resounding NO vote as research suggests they are better off sticking with the contracts that have already been signed.
Yes, you are correct - if they agree to this so called 'safety net', they will be locked into a 5 year agreement with no guarantee of pay increases and without the ability to take industrial action throughout this period.
This agreement apparently will also apply to the pilots...and I am sure you can imagine just exactly what they think of it....!!
