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Below is a notice put out by the FAAA Domestic/Regional division on 21 February, 2003.
There are two seperate unions of the FAAA one for Long Haul crew and one for Domestic/Regional crew.
The union is very clear on this matter MAM Casuals or any other flight attendants for that matter SHOULD not undertake any work on behalf of any other union taking industrial action.
The MAM casuals that operated on Tuesday should have their membership cancelled and NO support should be shown to them by the FAAA Domestic/Regional division.
That is my personal view, some may see this as harsh but what we are talking about here are labour hire companies eroding the conditions of permanent employment for cabin crew.
MAM Casuals took the decision to operate now they must face whatever consequences may be handed out to them by their union.
LONG HAUL INDUSTRIAL ACTION
As members are aware, Long Haul Flight Attendants are taking industrial action in support of their EBA claims.
Members should note, it is the policy of your Union not to do the work of any Union taking industrial action.
Therefore, while Short Haul Flight Attendants are not taking industrial action next Tuesday and will work as normal if you are assigned, awarded or drafted to a duty that you are not sure is your work, telephone the Association.
While it is understood that MAM Flight Attendants have had little or no work lately, it is our expectation that members should comply with our Union policy.