Does the ALAEA only represent Melbourne LAME's? This $H!T ALAEA endorsed system is also used is Sydney, why wait until it affect Melbourne LAME before doing something about it?
Take it easy bloke. The first notices and involvement by us was for the first round in Sydney. The company lied and just picked who they wanted.
Second time of activity was around the second course which was also in Sydney. We went ape and highlighted the agreement and picked half the blokes for that course.
Third was the first round of courses in Melbourne, yes more notices and activity. We weren't happy with the agreed selection process either but thought we would give it a run for the upcoming Mel and Syd courses.
The notices now are for the next round, it just happens to be that the EOI was for Melbourne. The resultant outcome however will also apply to Syd.
On my earlier point that we were not happy with the agreed outcome, our choices are, agree to something that gives us some input, or have the company hold back training positions. Latest is that we will be in court on Thu and the Commissioner will make a recommendation that finds some middle ground.
We could however wash our hands of it and just let the company do whatever they want but somehow I think that would only encourage nepotism.