1,750 jobs to go at Qantas
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Quick answer to the above mentioned article. Pacific Brands were not looking at scaling back production. Qantas is looking at scaling back flights. Pacific brands was MOVING jobs offshore. Qantas is not. Infact, as far as engineering goes, they have pulled out of the Malaysian joint venture, effectively thwarting plans to offshore some work.
What Aussies don't want to see at the moment, is opportunistic attempts to screw over Aussie workers as Pacific brands are doing. It is understandable that Qantas would be doing it tough now and I think Alan Joyce's response so far has been reasonable (Thank F#%ck Dixon went when he did). Is Qantas saving its customers money right now? Yes. Check ticket prices and you will find some very competitive deals compared to what we have seen from Qantas in the past.
Pacific brands however, appear to be taking the opportunity to replace Aussies with lower paid overseas workers. Will this cost saving be passed on to its customers? No.
Snouts in the trough at Pacific Brands, as Qantas was under Dixon.
What Aussies don't want to see at the moment, is opportunistic attempts to screw over Aussie workers as Pacific brands are doing. It is understandable that Qantas would be doing it tough now and I think Alan Joyce's response so far has been reasonable (Thank F#%ck Dixon went when he did). Is Qantas saving its customers money right now? Yes. Check ticket prices and you will find some very competitive deals compared to what we have seen from Qantas in the past.
Pacific brands however, appear to be taking the opportunity to replace Aussies with lower paid overseas workers. Will this cost saving be passed on to its customers? No.
Snouts in the trough at Pacific Brands, as Qantas was under Dixon.
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Bitton lets just see who makes a statement next
Not wishing any bad Karma on anybody!!!!
But VB had a huge loss last year, whe trading was much better than this year
so maybe there will some news shortly about VB and its trading.
Yes QF is having a downturn but will still have a profit this year.
VB is in line for a second year of huge losses.
So don't start throwing any stones in the VB glass house.
But VB had a huge loss last year, whe trading was much better than this year
so maybe there will some news shortly about VB and its trading.
Yes QF is having a downturn but will still have a profit this year.
VB is in line for a second year of huge losses.
So don't start throwing any stones in the VB glass house.
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I received an email from the shorthaul FAAA yesterday with an update as to our current situation. It stated the following:
The impact on crew both Short Haul and Long Haul is still being assessed. By way of explanation, at the initial meetings we were considering the publicly announced reduction in forecast flying and its impact on the Short Haul establishment, only to be told at a subsequent meeting that the flying split between the divisions may need to be reviewed.
Therefore, before any constructive discussions can occur on measures to be taken to manage any demonstrated surplus it is crucial that flying changes forecast over the next twelve months between both divisions be clearly defined.
Does anyone know exactly what this means? Are shorthaul to get a larger proportion of the overall flying pool, which will eliminate our surplus, or are we to lose domestic flying to longhaul to help with their surplus? Since both divisions are currently managing a surplus of crew, any extra flying to one group could only make the other group's situation worse. It makes me wonder where things are heading?
Therefore, before any constructive discussions can occur on measures to be taken to manage any demonstrated surplus it is crucial that flying changes forecast over the next twelve months between both divisions be clearly defined.
Does anyone know exactly what this means? Are shorthaul to get a larger proportion of the overall flying pool, which will eliminate our surplus, or are we to lose domestic flying to longhaul to help with their surplus? Since both divisions are currently managing a surplus of crew, any extra flying to one group could only make the other group's situation worse. It makes me wonder where things are heading?
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It means they dont know how many or from what division losses will occur.
Why they say things like that I dont know.Just a biz talk waffle.
Why they say things like that I dont know.Just a biz talk waffle.
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Damn, 500 managers. It sounds like they are over managed and understaffed, with the people who do the day to day work.
Great opportununity to downsize qantas. When things improve they can expand the cheaper jetstar.
Senior management must be laughing. The recession is the excuse they needed to accelerate what they were doing anyway. Goodbye qantas, hello jetstar.
Great opportununity to downsize qantas. When things improve they can expand the cheaper jetstar.
Senior management must be laughing. The recession is the excuse they needed to accelerate what they were doing anyway. Goodbye qantas, hello jetstar.
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When things improve they can expand the cheaper jetstar.
Are you seriously suggesting that when operating conditions improve in the premium end of business. That this is the time time capture that market with J* operations?
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"We are a much more steady profit stream" Mr Buchanan said.
"We will never make the margins Qantas makes on the full service end when times are good, but we can be a much steadier performer and some growth opportunities at this end of the marketplace"
"We will never make the margins Qantas makes on the full service end when times are good, but we can be a much steadier performer and some growth opportunities at this end of the marketplace"
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If you can't see a time when there will be demand for a full service model its time to put on the tin foil hat, resurrect the Y2K survival cache and head for the hills because its all over for society.
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Be interesting to see if QF make a profit at all - considering they have a hefty liability regarding the topping up of super!
I recall that the bandied around figure of between 100-200M was pre-tax profit.
I recall that the bandied around figure of between 100-200M was pre-tax profit.
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Divide and Conquer
The shame of it all! Add a little pressure, squeeze a few nuts, and its time for cannibalism! Honestly, to all those inclined to follow a troll into a world of negativity, you are too far gone, and staying in this industry is damaging your health. To those inclined to throwing judgemental stones over the fence, into another departments yard, a common struggle is being fought. A struggle for survival. To support the lives being lived. To devalue another's is to aggressively highlight your own insecurity. Denounce to pronounce. Gutless idiocy.
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Why don't you guys have a nice sleep in on Sunday morning, take your dog or whatever for walk, get a nice fresh loaf or buns from the bakery, maybe some milk and the Sunday papers.
Come home have a nice breakfast and enjoy the day, potter around or just enjoy your family and friends, listening to that garbage on TV will only raise your blood pressure, life is to short to listen lies and besides, you know what he is going to say and you know the truth.
Come home have a nice breakfast and enjoy the day, potter around or just enjoy your family and friends, listening to that garbage on TV will only raise your blood pressure, life is to short to listen lies and besides, you know what he is going to say and you know the truth.
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Watched AJ on the above program.........He stated that ones of his tasks was to get the Engineers engaged........Well AJ, take note - the engineers will never, ever be engaged when Engineering has such a moronic, top heavy, management team that deserves ( and gets) zero respect.
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Well AJ, take note - the engineers will never, ever be engaged when Engineering has such a moronic, top heavy, management team that deserves ( and gets) zero respect.
