These latest tactics by Joyce et al regarding Qantas A380 pay rates, etc show the moral compass at Qantas and the liberties they take with the truth, spin, etc, in order to 'win'. It also serves to harden my resolve as I certainly gain a clearer insight into the immoral behaviour exhibited by those running the company. Whilst previously demonstrated behaviour over the last few years gave clear indications as to the manner in which they do business (freight cartels, APA bid, Jackson, Dixon, etc) this just clarifies and cements that nothing has changed at the top. They have no desire to create a win/ win situation through negotiation. They are only interested in win/ lose to their benefit.
In some respects, behaviour like AJ exhibits plays nicely into AIPA's hands. He is in fact ensuring that no pilot is unclear as to what Qantas will do to us if we let them. It is now impossible to be naive as to the lengths that Qantas will go to. It's united pilots more than I've ever previously seen.