El Perro
No - it is an ABSOLUTE FACT. The higher the price, the lower the demand. It is an undeniable fact.
Apply this argument to upper management.
What point do you as an Air Traffic Controller have to make on Qantas pay? I'm not saying you aren't entitled to an opinion on this - I'm serious - what is your beef in this - how do you think this effects you? What is your point on aircrew pay?
If you actually read your own posts, and the generalisations you make about unions/associations you may understand. You make broad sweeping statements that may have their basis on the BLF/wharfies of yesteryear, but do not reflect what Professional Associations are doing on behalf of their members now.
How do you see the AMA?
When they gain large increases across the board for their members is this okay, or should individual doctors be fronting the hospitals and seeing who will work for the lowest money?