The original statement was that a strike was the old term for industrial action. It is not, a strike means the withdrawal of labour. The phrase "going on strike" was used when labour was withdrawn with little or no prior notice. I think a lot of younger people have never seen what going on strike actually looked like. Not a criticism but the fact that they haven't seen it is a result of the tightening of industrial laws since the Accord.

Jetstar going the extra yard I believe to get any AIPA members on long term sick leave back to work. I wonder why?

https://www.fwc.gov.au/industrial-ac...ustrial-action

"Industrial action where there is a failure or refusal by employees to attend for work, or a failure or refusal to perform any work at all by employees who attend for work, is historically known as a strike."

Anyway - I have heard AIPA is still negotiating with Jetstar, how can they bring a solution with so few members?

Interesting times no doubt. First time I believe that there has been a large shift towards single union membership in JQ's negotiations. AIPA numbers are inflated due to the many who have retained dual membership because of LOL complications. I don't see them having a role to play in future negotiations. What can the company offer them thats going to sway the rest of the pilot group? Free lanyards?

Red Ties
 

4 hour wearing of RED TIES. That will show them!!!!!!!!!!!

errrrrrrr no

Should be interesting to watch. My guess (from prev experience) is the standard lockout of employees and replacement with strike-breakers.

Good Lord, if they're going to trot the moron out that was on the news tonight to dis-credit you, you've got it won.

What manufactured crisis can Fort Fumble generate?

First class travel, kamikaze and massages...
With zero wage growth and an explosion of personal debt, people broadly are tapped out.
Robber barons like Alan Joyce's $24 million is not a good optic.

For all their bravado, they've got some interesting strategies. They have repeatedly said they have no concerns for the ground staff strike, as they have 'strong contingencies in place'. Turn out, that 'strong contingency' is to take a bunch of latte sipping twits from head office, give them a days training and then let them loose, all at the same time, on the heavy ground equipment to load the aircraft.

I wonder if JQ can set a dual world record for the number of 320's sat on their tail / ULD Loaders driven into wings.

I hope someone manages to get video of the Kalmar driving down the M5 never to be seen again.

Just wanting to offer some assistance to you guys but I don't really know any of the AFAP officials. 12 months ago the Jetstar LAMEs voted in favour of PIA. Ultimately they didn't take action as we settled before then but an interesting thing occurred that I am more than happy to share.

Some clutz of a manager was rushing for a flight and left a folder in an Engineering section. Within the folder were all his notes from every EA meeting, legal advice on how to handle PIA at Jetstar and other associated internal info. Although the docs were predominantly Engineering related, it may give some insight into the company and the way they will tackle PIA.

If someone from AFAP emails me at [email protected] I would be more than happy to forward every piece of info.

cheers and good luck