For those who are unaware. The proposed agreement clearly states that it "contains the complete statement of mutual rights and obligations..... to the full extent permitted by law". Effectively negating any previous agreement/employment contract unless it is consistent with this proposal. See you in court to determine what is consistent. Amongst other issues the proposal gives an immediate pay cut of 8% (as the bonus in the original contracts is now removed) and removes max working hours. It was 1000flt hrs annually in the original contract. The proposal is silent so it can now be what ever V Aus can extract out of CASA. HR...sorry, people manager 'Sue' has repeatedly stated in staff meetings that pilots are precious. Whilst that is most likely true, it doesn't support the treatment V Aus people managers are dishing out. The pilots haven't had a chance to be precious yet. All joined V Aus with their eyes open, hoping the risk is worth what ever personal reason drove them to sign on. Now V Aus has become hostile to its own employees before even receiving their AOC. This happened at
VB as well and "lack of trust in
VB" became a issue during their last negotiation. (could that be why Sue is no longer at
VB?) The real issue is what the agreement doesn't contain; allowances, rosters, loss of license to name a few. The presentation given to staff was upbeat stressing flexibility for the company but offering only a reduction in terms and conditions. The attitude shown by V Aus people management was hostile just like a school yard bully. Just like the school yard bully, if you don't stand up for yourself now they will be back with something worse at the next opportunity. To those reading this who are actually employed by V Aus. You must vote. The proposal is carried with 50% + 1 of those who voted. Just as importantly I would ask you to vote no. Then some real negotiation can start.