I hope we can stick together and not get threatened by VB management!
FYI for those who have not received the newsletter. Email sent by the FAAA today:
BARGAINING UNDER THE NEW LAWS
Following meetings held between Virgin Blue Management and the FAAA during late June and early July, agreement
was not reached between the parties.
The FAAA formally advised Virgin Blue Management last week that more meetings were required for the parties to bridge the gap between our respective claims to enable an agreement to be reached. To date a total of 4 meetings have been held with the FAAA.
The Association requested Virgin Blue Management give further consideration to negotiate in relation to our claims, which are based on job numbers and security as well as safe workrules for Cabin Crew.
Virgin Blue responded stating it was important for Management to follow through with their plans to put in place a replacement Agreement within a certain timeline.
Despite the Association’s request for further meetings and being readily available, Virgin Blue Management rejected our request and published a second proposal Cabin Crew’s consideration and vote,
in the absence of any agreement being reached with your Association as bargaining representative.
This is of serious concern to the Association on a number of fronts. The Association is left with no option but to seek the assistance of Fair Work Australia in resolving the issue around fair and proper negotiations for a replacement agreement.
The Association will issue a newsletter detailing the areas of concern with the second proposal and the reasons why we have been unable to reach agreement with the company on those areas.
The Association will also schedule Cabin Crew Forums to inform crew of the impact the release of this second proposal has on your future working conditions.