good points
You make some excellent points VBGirl and ozangel.
In regards to reducing the number of crew on the E170, the company has always said that would be an option they would utilise should they see the need. So given that, i would suggest it isn't rumour and speculation more a question of when? They have made a point of never saying never to this one - we know how that has got them in trouble in the past...anyone? Sydney base....
Long story short in regards to this new EBA is that as the cost of living goes up, our wage is going to be left behind. To have mere 3% pay increases - and let's not forget that is a 3% increase on a 2007 valued wage - rather than 3% or cpi, whichever is greater (as the pilots do) is simply taking the p*ss. And overnight allowances going up $3 each year and all other allowances being fixed...???? What the...?
Any wonder people are talking about looking for a new job come the new year.
I used to love working for virginblue. That was when i believed the rhetoric.