GalleyHag is spot on...... Qantas cannot take Progression from Regional to Long Haul to any bargaining table without the Long Haul FAAA agreeing to it. Any changes to the LongHaul EBA have to be approved by the FAAA and the members.
I cannot seeing it being approved though, as there would be no benefit to LongHaul members. In fact, it would be seen as a disadvantage to the more junior members, if regionals brought their seniority with them. And I really cant see QF management pushing for it during an EBA negotiation - there isnt any direct benefit for the company either.
Sounds harsh, but thats the reality. Nothing like that will be approved unless the FAAA can see a benefit for its membership.
It sounds like the company got what they want with you guys - an agreement on EBAs without having to give much in return
