NJS goes TWU?
Coppied from the SAPL link
I know at least three in the CIA that fit this bill. In fact I suggest the author knows them very well!
Warning over workplace psychopathsBy Jade Bilowol
June 14, 2007 01:34pm
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WORKPLACE psychopaths are common in major businesses and are ruining the lives of their colleagues, an expert has warned.
And they are often rewarded for their ruthless behaviour because they appear smart and creative but are really manipulative bullies who steal ideas, according to Sydney-based psychotherapist and author John Clarke.
Dr Clarke, who has penned two books about workplace psychopaths and will speak at the state government-sponsored Queensland Safety Show in Brisbane next week, today said up to three per cent of the Australian population was psychopathic.
"I would say that in every major company there would be at least one," Dr Clarke said.
"Psychopaths are very comfortable in successful corporations because they are actually rewarded for their behaviour.
"In business you are encouraged to make money for the company and if you appear to be doing whatever it takes to make money, you are often promoted.
"They are seen as rising employees who are full of energy and creativity."
But behind the facade, such workers were "ego-centric, grandiose, pathological liars with a lack of conscience, remorse and guilt", Dr Clarke said.
"I think the workplace psychopath is actually more dangerous than the violent criminal psychopath, because the workplace psycho is smart, charismatic, charming and much less likely to get caught," he said.
Dr Clarke said victims were miserable, suffered depression, anxiety and panic attacks and feared going to work.
"Psychopaths isolate their victims through cutting them out of the lines of communication and then destroy them," he said.
"I know of several situations where employees have committed suicide because these people felt there was no other alternative.
"You are at work, you think about it, then you go home and think about it and question if it's something to do with you.
"You think about all the different scenarios until work is all you think about and at this stage it's destroying your life."
Dr Clarke said employees could protect themselves through education, communication or ultimately leaving their workplace.
"If you know what they do, you are less likely to be sucked in and communication in the workplace makes you feel less isolated," he said.
"But you need to evaluate your situation and, if you can't change it, you need to evaluate the costs for your mental health versus finding a new position elsewhere."
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The CIA meet this description only in their own lunch boxes.
Warning over workplace psychopathsBy Jade Bilowol
June 14, 2007 01:34pm
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WORKPLACE psychopaths are common in major businesses and are ruining the lives of their colleagues, an expert has warned.
And they are often rewarded for their ruthless behaviour because they appear smart and creative but are really manipulative bullies who steal ideas, according to Sydney-based psychotherapist and author John Clarke.
Dr Clarke, who has penned two books about workplace psychopaths and will speak at the state government-sponsored Queensland Safety Show in Brisbane next week, today said up to three per cent of the Australian population was psychopathic.
"I would say that in every major company there would be at least one," Dr Clarke said.
"Psychopaths are very comfortable in successful corporations because they are actually rewarded for their behaviour.
"In business you are encouraged to make money for the company and if you appear to be doing whatever it takes to make money, you are often promoted.
"They are seen as rising employees who are full of energy and creativity."
But behind the facade, such workers were "ego-centric, grandiose, pathological liars with a lack of conscience, remorse and guilt", Dr Clarke said.
"I think the workplace psychopath is actually more dangerous than the violent criminal psychopath, because the workplace psycho is smart, charismatic, charming and much less likely to get caught," he said.
Dr Clarke said victims were miserable, suffered depression, anxiety and panic attacks and feared going to work.
"Psychopaths isolate their victims through cutting them out of the lines of communication and then destroy them," he said.
"I know of several situations where employees have committed suicide because these people felt there was no other alternative.
"You are at work, you think about it, then you go home and think about it and question if it's something to do with you.
"You think about all the different scenarios until work is all you think about and at this stage it's destroying your life."
Dr Clarke said employees could protect themselves through education, communication or ultimately leaving their workplace.
"If you know what they do, you are less likely to be sucked in and communication in the workplace makes you feel less isolated," he said.
"But you need to evaluate your situation and, if you can't change it, you need to evaluate the costs for your mental health versus finding a new position elsewhere."
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smart, charismatic, charming and much less likely to get caught," he said.
The Office of Workplace Services (OWS) has widened its legal action against major tra
Rumour has it that the GMHR has fallen on his sword.
That is good news
The word on the street is that this is just the beginning.
That is good news
The Office of Workplace Services (OWS) has widened its legal action against major transport operator National Jet Systems Pty Ltd (NJS), adding claims from another 30 pilots for a further $65,130 in underpayments, OWS Director Mr Nicholas Wilson said today.
The OWS investigation and court action against NJS now alleges that 33 employees have been underpaid, and two of these employees have had duress applied to them to sign AWAs.
“OWS is now taking action in respect of the entitlements of 33 NJS employees to recover a total of more than $70 000 in unpaid wages, and to seek penalties for these underpayments and the two cases of AWA duress,” Mr Wilson said.
The initial court application lodged by OWS on 27 May 2007 alleged the company underpaid three pilots by withholding CPI pay increases due under their pre reform Australian Workplace Agreements (AWAs). The underpayments totalled $5,377.31. The initial application also alleged that NJS applied duress to two of those pilots to sign AWAs. OWS seeks full recovery of the underpayments and penalties against the company for both the underpayments and the duress applied to the two employees.
The subsequent application lodged in the Federal Magistrates’ Court in Perth on Friday 15 June 2007, seeks full recovery of underpayments resulting from the employer’s failure to pay the additional 30 pilots a CPI salary increase to which, it is alleged, they were entitled under their existing AWAs. Further penalties are also sought for these underpayments. The OWS is not alleging that duress was applied to these 30 employees.
OWS’ decision to take legal action comes after extensive investigations and numerous opportunities given to NJS to rectify the alleged underpayments and a lack of co-operation from the company.
“All employers must be absolutely clear - OWS will not hesitate to prosecute an employer who refuses to cooperate and /or rectify breaches of workplace relations law,” he said. “Employers risk potentially significant penalties – up to $33 000 per breach of the Workplace Relations Act 1996.”
The Directions Hearing for OWS case against National Jet Systems remains set for 9.00am on 3 July 2007, in the Federal Magistrates’ Court in Perth.
National Jet Systems Pty Ltd is a major national transport operator employing over 800 people providing contracted airline charter, freight and passenger operations to large civil and government organisations in Australasia.
Any employee who considers that they may have been denied their entitlements is encouraged to contact the OWS via the OWS Help Line on 130 724 200 to lodge a claim or visit our website www.ows.gov.au .
“OWS, soon to be the Workplace Ombudsman, is committed to ensuring that the rights and obligations of workers and employers under workplace law are protected, understood and enforced fairly”, said Mr Wilson.
The OWS investigation and court action against NJS now alleges that 33 employees have been underpaid, and two of these employees have had duress applied to them to sign AWAs.
“OWS is now taking action in respect of the entitlements of 33 NJS employees to recover a total of more than $70 000 in unpaid wages, and to seek penalties for these underpayments and the two cases of AWA duress,” Mr Wilson said.
The initial court application lodged by OWS on 27 May 2007 alleged the company underpaid three pilots by withholding CPI pay increases due under their pre reform Australian Workplace Agreements (AWAs). The underpayments totalled $5,377.31. The initial application also alleged that NJS applied duress to two of those pilots to sign AWAs. OWS seeks full recovery of the underpayments and penalties against the company for both the underpayments and the duress applied to the two employees.
The subsequent application lodged in the Federal Magistrates’ Court in Perth on Friday 15 June 2007, seeks full recovery of underpayments resulting from the employer’s failure to pay the additional 30 pilots a CPI salary increase to which, it is alleged, they were entitled under their existing AWAs. Further penalties are also sought for these underpayments. The OWS is not alleging that duress was applied to these 30 employees.
OWS’ decision to take legal action comes after extensive investigations and numerous opportunities given to NJS to rectify the alleged underpayments and a lack of co-operation from the company.
“All employers must be absolutely clear - OWS will not hesitate to prosecute an employer who refuses to cooperate and /or rectify breaches of workplace relations law,” he said. “Employers risk potentially significant penalties – up to $33 000 per breach of the Workplace Relations Act 1996.”
The Directions Hearing for OWS case against National Jet Systems remains set for 9.00am on 3 July 2007, in the Federal Magistrates’ Court in Perth.
National Jet Systems Pty Ltd is a major national transport operator employing over 800 people providing contracted airline charter, freight and passenger operations to large civil and government organisations in Australasia.
Any employee who considers that they may have been denied their entitlements is encouraged to contact the OWS via the OWS Help Line on 130 724 200 to lodge a claim or visit our website www.ows.gov.au .
“OWS, soon to be the Workplace Ombudsman, is committed to ensuring that the rights and obligations of workers and employers under workplace law are protected, understood and enforced fairly”, said Mr Wilson.
The word on the street is that this is just the beginning.
So now they will employ a legal team at X thousand dollars per day to defend their case. The meter is running on that little exercise. How much will that cost? I am willing to guess as much if not more than the $70,000 in unpaid CPI increases....so IF they win a zero sum argument (no costs awarded against OWS), IF they lose then they are $150,000 behind...how many FIFO flights will it take to make that back?
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Is this the work of the blue singlet arm if so i am sure the boys and girls of NJS can afford lots of new blue singlets with that victory .........looks like the TWU is working for you.........about time we saw some muscle flex .............make those pen pushing paper shuffling public servants work............ lets see some sweat in this election year you political animals you
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And this from the WestAustralian
30 more pilots underpaid
19th June 2007, 17:15 WST
The Office of Workplace Services (OWS) has accused a transport company of underpaying 33 pilots, sounding a warning to employers breaching workplace relations laws.
In May, OWS alleged National Jet Systems had underpaid three pilots by $5,377 and forced two pilots to sign AWAs.
Legal action has widened after OWS added the claims of another 30 pilots for a claim of $65,130 in underpayments by the 33 pilots in the Federal Magistrates Court last Friday.
The application seeks the full recovery of underpayments resulting from the employer's failure to pay the additional 30 pilots a CPI salary increase to which, it is alleged, they were entitled under their existing AWAs.
OWS director Nicholas Wilson said the decision to take legal action comes after extensive investigations and numerous opportunities by National Jet Systems to rectify the alleged underpayments and a lack of co-operation from the company.
"OWS will not hesitate to prosecute an employer who refuses to co-operate and/or rectify breaches of workplace relations law," Mr Wilson said.
"Employers risk potentially significant penalties - up to $33,000 per breach of the Workplace Relations Act 1996."
National Jet Systems employs more than 800 people and provides contracted charter, freight and passenger operations to large civil and government organisations.
AAP
19th June 2007, 17:15 WST
The Office of Workplace Services (OWS) has accused a transport company of underpaying 33 pilots, sounding a warning to employers breaching workplace relations laws.
In May, OWS alleged National Jet Systems had underpaid three pilots by $5,377 and forced two pilots to sign AWAs.
Legal action has widened after OWS added the claims of another 30 pilots for a claim of $65,130 in underpayments by the 33 pilots in the Federal Magistrates Court last Friday.
The application seeks the full recovery of underpayments resulting from the employer's failure to pay the additional 30 pilots a CPI salary increase to which, it is alleged, they were entitled under their existing AWAs.
OWS director Nicholas Wilson said the decision to take legal action comes after extensive investigations and numerous opportunities by National Jet Systems to rectify the alleged underpayments and a lack of co-operation from the company.
"OWS will not hesitate to prosecute an employer who refuses to co-operate and/or rectify breaches of workplace relations law," Mr Wilson said.
"Employers risk potentially significant penalties - up to $33,000 per breach of the Workplace Relations Act 1996."
National Jet Systems employs more than 800 people and provides contracted charter, freight and passenger operations to large civil and government organisations.
AAP
So that would be a maximum potential fine of 33 x 33,000 = $1,089,000 plus the cost of the unpaid CPI at $75,000 and the cost of legal fees...$50,000?
$1,214,000 wow. What a fantastic management tactic, no wonder the HR manager resigned!
$1,214,000 wow. What a fantastic management tactic, no wonder the HR manager resigned!
In the AFR, 4July07:
"National Jet Systems will push for an out-of-court settlement for 33 pilots allegedly underpaid more than $65,000. The company - which flies workers in and out of mine sites in WA and Queensland under the Qanstas Link banner - was under investigation by the Workplace Ombudsman for allegedly failing to honour CPI increases in its AWA. The case is set for October 15".
"National Jet Systems will push for an out-of-court settlement for 33 pilots allegedly underpaid more than $65,000. The company - which flies workers in and out of mine sites in WA and Queensland under the Qanstas Link banner - was under investigation by the Workplace Ombudsman for allegedly failing to honour CPI increases in its AWA. The case is set for October 15".
Apparently the same management that came up with this stuff is planning a roadshow in the next week or so to "consult" with their staff...or try to head off a very expensive court case in October.
Pulls out deckchair and opens popcorn...
2008 Year of the Australian Pilot
Pulls out deckchair and opens popcorn...
2008 Year of the Australian Pilot
Bottums Up
From today's Australian. http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au...-23349,00.html
Charter company in court battle
July 06, 2007
NATIONAL Jet Systems faces a five-day hearing in Perth in October, over allegations it underpaid pilots and forced two to sign workplace agreements.
The Adelaide aircraft charter company, which says it wants to resolve a dispute with 33 pilots it is accused of underpaying, has been taken to the Federal Court by the Office of Workplace Services.
The OWS has accused it of underpaying the pilots by a total of $65,130 and forcing two pilots to sign AWAs.
The company's lawyer, Harry Dixon, argued in a telephone link-up to the Perth court for a six- to eight-week adjournment so that NJS could pursue a dispute resolution process outlined in the pilots' AWAs.
"There is a significant prospect of the issues being substantially narrowed," Mr Dixon said.
The pilots' lawyer, Nick Ellery, said not all the pilots were still covered by AWAs.
The OWS also had the power to pursue the alleged AWA breach and seek penalties, even if the pilots did not wish to pursue the matter, Mr Ellery said.
Even if the pay issue was resolved, allegedly forcing two pilots to sign AWAs remained a serious breach, he said.
"Our allegation is the employer has committed duress," Mr Ellery said.
Magistrate Toni Lucev said he did not believe the court could order the pilots, even if their AWAs were binding, to follow the dispute resolution process.
But he gave National Jet more time, setting the matter down for a five-day hearing on October 15.
OWS said employers risked potentially significant penalties - up to $33,000 per breach of the Workplace Relations Act 1996.
National Jet Systems employs more than 800 people and provides contracted charter, freight and passenger operations to large civil and government organisations.
AAP
Originally Posted by The Australian
Charter company in court battle
July 06, 2007
NATIONAL Jet Systems faces a five-day hearing in Perth in October, over allegations it underpaid pilots and forced two to sign workplace agreements.
The Adelaide aircraft charter company, which says it wants to resolve a dispute with 33 pilots it is accused of underpaying, has been taken to the Federal Court by the Office of Workplace Services.
The OWS has accused it of underpaying the pilots by a total of $65,130 and forcing two pilots to sign AWAs.
The company's lawyer, Harry Dixon, argued in a telephone link-up to the Perth court for a six- to eight-week adjournment so that NJS could pursue a dispute resolution process outlined in the pilots' AWAs.
"There is a significant prospect of the issues being substantially narrowed," Mr Dixon said.
The pilots' lawyer, Nick Ellery, said not all the pilots were still covered by AWAs.
The OWS also had the power to pursue the alleged AWA breach and seek penalties, even if the pilots did not wish to pursue the matter, Mr Ellery said.
Even if the pay issue was resolved, allegedly forcing two pilots to sign AWAs remained a serious breach, he said.
"Our allegation is the employer has committed duress," Mr Ellery said.
Magistrate Toni Lucev said he did not believe the court could order the pilots, even if their AWAs were binding, to follow the dispute resolution process.
But he gave National Jet more time, setting the matter down for a five-day hearing on October 15.
OWS said employers risked potentially significant penalties - up to $33,000 per breach of the Workplace Relations Act 1996.
National Jet Systems employs more than 800 people and provides contracted charter, freight and passenger operations to large civil and government organisations.
AAP
So it would appear that even if the company settle with their staff the OWS would still continue with the case?
Paying the CPI before the case would be seen as an admission that they were in the wrong? Therefore weakening their position in court?
Paying the CPI before the case would be seen as an admission that they were in the wrong? Therefore weakening their position in court?
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The company's lawyer, Harry Dixon, argued in a telephone link-up to the Perth court for a six- to eight-week adjournment so that NJS could pursue a dispute resolution process outlined in the pilots' AWAs.
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What the hells going on with the NJS pilot group??!! someone tell me its not true that a committee member who was pressing his fellow pilots not to sign an AWA has gone and signed one! My source in NJS tell me his wife told him to! Well theres one that takes me back to '89! Is it true that your leader was talking up industrial action but then changed his mind when some intelligent person told him the consequences of his action? Guys and Gals, please tell me your not thinking about industrial action because if you do you may be sticking it to the company but ultimately you would be sticking it to yourselves. For those of you who cant grasp the concept, the contractor/client relationship works like this; Qantas pay NJS to do a job, if they cant do that job then NJS doesnt have a contract. If you wish to delay aircraft unnecessarily, ground aircraft, work to rule then youwould be going down the right path to ensure your long term relationship with the Q becomes redundant.
Word is your committee have dropped the ball and now the feds are back in play as a direct result of concerns the current committee are incapable of negotiating and where it all may end up.
Start thinking for yourselves boys and girls.
Word is your committee have dropped the ball and now the feds are back in play as a direct result of concerns the current committee are incapable of negotiating and where it all may end up.
Start thinking for yourselves boys and girls.