ALAEA i never said Engineers dont have an education. Im sure you worked hard to achieve what you have. And Im sure you are paid very well for it.
And i must repeat myself im not sticking up for Qantas. I just think there is too much greed out there and unions have nothing better to do. If you dont like your employer or pay then leave. Theres many many more people out there doing it hard with crap jobs and crap pay. In these economic times we should all be greatful we have a job.
The airline I work for contracts all its employees on 10 year contracts that are renewable. No unions and reasonable pay and conditions. My team are very happy.