G'Day Plaz,
As an ex FSO, and one of the 'Reps' during all of that time....been there - done that.
With industry support and 'their' own ineptitude of the times, it only took 'them' 9 years to get rid of us.
You guys are way in front of that as you must(?) be seen as an 'essential service'.
This can be good - this can be bad.
Good - you are needed to keep the transport requirements of the country running.
Bad - because you are, then you are vulnerable to 'public opinion' and the consequent Govt potential knee jerk reaction to keep you working under some form of legal redress.
You may get some of your RDO's, when this is seen to be THE big problem that it is,
and the CEO may get a kick in the pants for not recruiting more etc,
but the pay rise is looking shaky...IMHO.
And, lastly, alas, NOBODY KNOWS (i.e. the public AND the pollies) about the facts / reality of the situation.
And, as a pilot (CPL and Rec.), and ex FSO, I feel for you.
I think I was trying to show that there is some naiveity here??
As have others?
I hate to say this Plaz, but you did ask, I think you're going to 'get rolled'.
Unfortunately.
But I sincerely hope that you don't!
