Can i state that i am not here to debate the issues only posting newsletters to give those with an interest some background. Kelpie you mistake the fact that the Federation is industrial relations (IR) not public relations (
PR) or spin, the documents are our newsletters and the work of the Jetstar Pilot reps.
Yes we did post a copy of a media release elsewhere that was to also clarify our role in the industrial agreement rather than another
PR puff piece about involvement in actual negotiations.
so enough from me and this is the latest newsletter.
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TO: All Jetstar Pilots
FROM: AFAP Jetstar Council
DATE: 1 September 2011
RE: Jetstar Group Pilot Contracts – Update on AFAP Application to the Federal Court
JUDGE EXTENDS ORDER FOR COMPANY TO STOP OFFERING INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTS
We are pleased to advise that today (1 September 2011) Justice Marshall of the Federal Court signed the following consent orders:
“Upon the Respondent continuing its undertaking given to the Court on 10 June 2011 that it will not make any further offers of employment, before 4:30pm on Friday 28 October 2011, to either First Officers or Cadet Pilots under the contracts referred to in the Statement of Claim, the Court orders by consent that:
1. Orders 3 and 4 made on 21 July 2011 are set aside.
2. On or before 4.00 pm on Thursday, 22 September 2011, the Applicant file and serve any reply.
3. A further directions hearing be listed at 9.00am on Friday 28 October 2011.
4. There be liberty for both parties to apply on reasonable notice.
5. Costs reserved.”
The practical effect of the above orders is the continuation of the prohibition on the company from offering further Jetstar Group contracts to First Officers and Cadets while the matter is determined (or resolved).
While our legal case against the Jetstar Group Pty Limited contracts continues (the next hearing is scheduled for 28 September 2011) we have been meeting extensively with the company. The aim of these discussions has been to ensure the employment of all Australian based Jetstar pilots by Jetstar Airways Pty Limited under your EBA.
We continue to make progress towards our aim. Within the last week or so we have ensured that every F/O and Cadet currently operating within the Australian Jetstar network is offered employment by Jetstar Airways Pty Limited and thereby entitled to the protections of your EBA. We will keep you updated of developments.
If you have any questions regarding this matter please let your AFAP Jetstar Base Rep know, ask any of the AFAP Jetstar Council members or contact Simon Lutton (
[email protected]).
Regards
AFAP Jetstar Council