Communication from the FAAA.........
24 December 2008
Attention All Qantas Cabin Crew
REDUCED SLIP VOTING PROCEDURES
In light of the company’s intended reduction of the SYD-LHR planned rest from 48 to 38 hours, it may be timely to remind crew of the voting procedures that allow for reduction of slip rest.
First and foremost, only QAL (part 1) crews are entitled to vote. Consequently, QCCA (part 2) are not counted, nor participate in the vote for reduction of slip rest.
If the company wishes to reduce the rest period to below the minimum, which is 36 hours, a vote is required. Importantly,
i) a majority decision is required;
ii) if the vote is tied, then the CSM will exercise the casting vote. In the absence of a CSM, the most senior flight attendant in the highest category shall exercise the casting vote.
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Reads like a "call to arms" to me..........