Banbreaker, I know we obviously disagree on how the union should handle the industrial action. The ban sits uncomfortably with myself, however I am trying to look at the big picture. I wonder about your statement regarding the excuse about need to feed one's family as a reason to break the ban. I know that most pilots applying are currently employed, with the possible exception of the Ansett guys, and my sympathy goes out to you (zone included obvously). I would not like to be in your situation, it would be a very tough call, and not one I would like to have to make.
Backspace, you countered your own argument there. Another reason the new s/o's can't help is they are on probation for the first 12 months, so joining the union would probably not be looked upon in a rosy light.
Java, tifters is telling it like it is up in Honkers. You live and socialise with those you work with, and if those you work with don't want to associate with you, then you'll most likely find yourself at a lose end. If you have a wife, then likely she will be quite lonely when you are away on your trips. Please don't take this as a threat, because it is NOT! It IS however what may happen.
Shortly, this has been a good post, with none of the rabid replys so abundant on Fragrant Harbour. But I really have to ask, if you're employed as a pilot by CX, then why are you such a sh!t stirrer? And why would you not want to protect what you already have? Or are you a "newjoiner s/o"? Management maybe? Please, do tell.
