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They think it's '89 again and it isn't, the damage has been done with the open skies agreements. No need for sc@b labour etc etc to get the pax moving, EK SQ CX and the rest will happily move in and grab all the pax without even breaking a sweat. Big early christmas present for DJ as well.
I don't reckon he even wants gov't intervention at all, he actually wants it shut down for good, close the bank account and gut the parts so he can realize his grand dream of moving the whole operation lock stock and barrel to Asia.
What a black day
I don't reckon he even wants gov't intervention at all, he actually wants it shut down for good, close the bank account and gut the parts so he can realize his grand dream of moving the whole operation lock stock and barrel to Asia.
What a black day
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I don't understand why the lockout is from Monday, yet flights are obviously (confirmed, people are being virtually being kicked off flights this afternoon) being canceled now.
WTF Julia
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They are adamant that there is no other action an employer can take other than employee lockout.... they have decided this after seeking legal advice. They are adamant that this is this only course of action they could have taken.
US Census Bureau says the Population of Los Angeles County is 9,818,605, Australian Population currently approximately 22,546,000, just thought i'd point it out... In the great big scheme of things this isn't a storm in a teacup, losing one battle like this only seeks to embolden others like Alan Joyce out there and strengthen their own thoughts that they are above everyone and don't need to show any kind of Conscience or Morals when dealing with their employees.
Hopefully this will all come tumbling down for Alan Joyce and finally show people like him that if their going to continue to cry poor and demand higher wages for themselves whilst putting others out of jobs and refusing even the simple increases they'd better have something to show for it other than that they can grease their buddies up and get them to vote their way and tell all their employees who made them all that money to just put up and shut up.
You want to bring God into this? How would God feel about someone so morally bankrupt and greedy, someone who obviously lies to achieve his own goals?
Hopefully this will all come tumbling down for Alan Joyce and finally show people like him that if their going to continue to cry poor and demand higher wages for themselves whilst putting others out of jobs and refusing even the simple increases they'd better have something to show for it other than that they can grease their buddies up and get them to vote their way and tell all their employees who made them all that money to just put up and shut up.
You want to bring God into this? How would God feel about someone so morally bankrupt and greedy, someone who obviously lies to achieve his own goals?
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And STILL, the
'Irishman' is toikin about soivoival oif the coimpany......
And, on ABC National it was stated this arvo Perth time, that QANTAS has pre-booked hotels all over the planet - LAST WEEK!! - to accommodate this course of action.......
So, it HAS BEEN PLANNED for..... PRIOR to the AGM.......
'Irishman' is toikin about soivoival oif the coimpany......
And, on ABC National it was stated this arvo Perth time, that QANTAS has pre-booked hotels all over the planet - LAST WEEK!! - to accommodate this course of action.......
So, it HAS BEEN PLANNED for..... PRIOR to the AGM.......
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Holy cow. 
If it wasn't already obvious, it shows what little regard Qantas management has for their customers, to throw people off aircraft with no notice in the middle of a weekend. The unions gave plenty of warning about upcoming disruptions. This is like the world's biggest Christmas baggie snap strike.
Of course most of the Australian Public Service still flies Qantas (Why, when there are two major airlines? Question for another time
). This will impact on the government's operations as well. All this after a $500 million dollar profit...yeah, they're hurting. Really hurting.
All the best, guys/gals.
How about póg mo thóin, or 'kiss my arse' in English. That's the message to the passengers.
If it wasn't already obvious, it shows what little regard Qantas management has for their customers, to throw people off aircraft with no notice in the middle of a weekend. The unions gave plenty of warning about upcoming disruptions. This is like the world's biggest Christmas baggie snap strike.
Of course most of the Australian Public Service still flies Qantas (Why, when there are two major airlines? Question for another time
). This will impact on the government's operations as well. All this after a $500 million dollar profit...yeah, they're hurting. Really hurting. All the best, guys/gals.
How do you say 'hari kari' in gaelic?
Nunc est bibendum
If the CP, Fleet Mgrs etc locked out, not able to do their job, what price CASA would suspend the AOC? That would get eveybody's attention!!
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Qantaslink are still going with normal ops... that should get the pollys home in bed tonight
Wonder if Jetstar will "borrow" any grounded fleet to get the pax moving?
Wonder if Jetstar will "borrow" any grounded fleet to get the pax moving?
This move has been in play for weeks. Yesterday Joyce was talking up the airline at the AGM, domestic best for business yada yada....., please give me more money!
Qantas should have been in a trading halt yesterday, before the AGM.
Someone please call ASIC. The guy and the board should be in jail.!
Qantas should have been in a trading halt yesterday, before the AGM.
Someone please call ASIC. The guy and the board should be in jail.!
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A pyrrhic victory is still a victory
What's been worrying me for a long time now is that the lil' tacker MUST win this at any cost.
It's not about the money, ie his money. If he wins he gets "x dollars", if he loses he gets "x dollars minus 5%", there's bugger all in it.
Why must he win?
He's still young with plenty of CEO life left in him. If he loses this he won't get a job as CEO of a toilet paper factory let alone another airline and if he has to, he will destroy this airline.
He won't be remembered as the guy who killed Qantas, he'll be remembered as the guy who busted up the unions.
The govt does not want to get involved. If they side with the unions, there's no more Grange/Ipads/upgrades or free Chairmans Lounge memberships. If they side with Qantas they alienate the electorate. Gillard, Albanese et all are locked in the bedroom with the blankets pulled up over their heads hoping & praying that this thing will go away.
It's not about the money, ie his money. If he wins he gets "x dollars", if he loses he gets "x dollars minus 5%", there's bugger all in it.
Why must he win?
He's still young with plenty of CEO life left in him. If he loses this he won't get a job as CEO of a toilet paper factory let alone another airline and if he has to, he will destroy this airline.
He won't be remembered as the guy who killed Qantas, he'll be remembered as the guy who busted up the unions.
The govt does not want to get involved. If they side with the unions, there's no more Grange/Ipads/upgrades or free Chairmans Lounge memberships. If they side with Qantas they alienate the electorate. Gillard, Albanese et all are locked in the bedroom with the blankets pulled up over their heads hoping & praying that this thing will go away.
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I don't even work for the little mongrel, but sad to see what he's done to a good brand.
If nothing else, the 71% pay rise can be used to fix his teeth,
Does the man have no self respect displaying a woeful set of gnashers like that?
Good luck guys. I hope he falls flat on his little green @rse.
If nothing else, the 71% pay rise can be used to fix his teeth,
Does the man have no self respect displaying a woeful set of gnashers like that?
Good luck guys. I hope he falls flat on his little green @rse.
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Dick Smith
I apologizes for my comment as I misheard your comment.
I retract this statement and await your next comment.
SC
I apologizes for my comment as I misheard your comment.
I retract this statement and await your next comment.
SC
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