Let's get smart in aviation and pull together and do what it takes to move forward. The workers have the most to lose here so urgently engage with management in a constructive way to see how together we can grow the far. It must be on a collective manner.
Not going to happen until management prove that they can act in good faith. Up until about 7 or 8 years ago I wasn't really interested in union matters. More often than not I'd throw a union newsletter in the bin rather than read it. But after repeated broken promises, lies and other acts of bastardry by the company you won't find a stronger union supporter. Take a look at the Jetstar pilots. 12 months ago, after years of telling them to watch the company in the same way you would watch a brown snake, they were chanting "Alan akbar". Didn't take long to change that, once again because the company refused to act in good faith.
Also, what makes you think that starting
another offshore subsidiary in Asia is a great idea? And no vague assertions about the rate of growth in Asia and all we have to do is turn up with empty bags to load the cash in. Apart from the points that Sunfish has raised :
1. Jetstar Pac is a write off. Jetstar Asia is barely breaking even after years of losses. Shouldn't QF prove that it is capable of running a profitable airline in Asia before investing more money there?
2. QF can only have a minority holding in an Asian subsidiary. So not only do profits leave the company (and Australia), QF
loses control. Which is fine while the relationship stays nice and cosy, but leaves QF exposed to things like regime change, diplomatic relations etc.
3. Australians fly QF because the are Australian and they are safe. The two factors are fundamental to Qantas. See SPs letter about the problems with outsourcing maintenance in Asia. What will be the attraction for Australians to fly on an Asian airline with a red tail slapped on it?
4. If, say for example, Singapore allow QF to start a premium carrier based in Singapore, how can the Australian government continue to refuse Singair the right to fly the Pacific?
5. How many Australians have the ability to use the services provided by J* Pacific? The intent of the Qantas Sales Act is that Qantas provide a service
to Australia. The expectation of the public is that Qantas provide a service
to Australians. They don't care how much money can be made in Asia when Qantas is neglecting its duty to Australia. In general, Qantas has always had the support of the government and the public. Why risk that?