We have sought a copy of the risk assessments from Forstaff and Qantas in relation to the uncertainty. They refuse to provide them though and yes, this is a real issue unlike the lockout they proposed. Losing pay for a couple of days is nothing like losing your job.
Numbers? It changes on a daily basis so hard to pin a notice on it. They did tell us as of last Thu (Sorry no AME numbers, they won't share that with us) -
98 Syd LAMEs to go (this has not changed)
9 are gone already through attrition
12 have or are taking VR
3 are to be redeployed through the first round offers
74 still left to be acquitted.
There are 45 positions available in other ports.
20 Qf LAMEs to go from Avalon.
Latest was that 7 more need to find work.
Qf told us that any of them who want a job in Bne Heavy can have one.
6 have applied for Mel Line jobs in first round.
ALAEA has advised Qantas that their first round preferences should be processed now if they pass the Line interview process.
Last edited by ALAEA Fed Sec; 19th Feb 2013 at 06:09.