G'Day 'Peuce' et al,
RE Mr Hat's post -
Mr. Truss's statement - and HE is the 'Opposition'??
"Airlines have privately indicated that they are likely to cancel services rather than allow planes to fly in airspace which may or may not be monitored by air traffic controllers," Mr Truss said.
He said much of the union's demands seemed excessive, but also called on the government to show what plans it had to counter strike action.
"A full industrial war at our airports is simply not needed at any time, but right now it is lunacy.
"Our nation can ill-afford to have its response to the economic downturn hindered by the wage demands of a handful."
Sticking points in the negotiations between Airservices Australia and Civil Air have centred around a massive pay rise and retaining unlimited sick leave.
The union argues unlimited sick leave is necessary in an industry where sick workers could potentially put lives at risk."............end of quote.
Yeah 'Peuce', have to agree with you.
Key words / phrases...... to be refuted....IMHO...
'union's demands seemed excessive'..
'full industrial war'..
'right now it is lunacy'..
'wage demands of a handful'..
'massive pay rise'..
'unlimited sick leave'.. (when used out of context)..
In THIS economic climate, very powerful statement against you (ATC),
and could be turned to 'emotive' issues against you very easily,
as many small and not-so-small businesses going broke.
People hurting, and without public education / explanation / the facts will not be seen.
Where is your responding statement??
It is hardly a 'war' - WE all know that -
All you are after is your ENTITLEMENT of having a 'RDO' day off occasionally, but nobody else does......
and the pay issue will be another matter I would reckon.....(in this climate)
Good Luck girls and boys!!
