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Speedie your full of it!!!!!!!!!
We lost Imperial Queens Park hotel because they could sell our rooms to JTB etc etc for 3 times the crappy rate we were paying.
Fact, I'm on the accomadation commitee and we found it hard to get any BKK hotel with the QF budget.
No Chav's only westie second officers get pools drained cobber.
Fact, I'm on the accomadation commitee and we found it hard to get any BKK hotel with the QF budget.
No Chav's only westie second officers get pools drained cobber.
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Now Now P P
Where there is smoke there is fire.
LHR crew dont have a halo...they have been naughty...you know it and the Company knows it.
Arrests have been made dear boy(girl)
LHR crew dont have a halo...they have been naughty...you know it and the Company knows it.
Arrests have been made dear boy(girl)
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well well peanut is back!
So peanut what is happening with you guys when you come back to SYD, it will be bloody hard to slot into being a F/A again.
That is if you have a job to come back to, I hear that MEL willl be the only place you can return to, No slots available in SYD.
So peanut what is happening with you guys when you come back to SYD, it will be bloody hard to slot into being a F/A again.
That is if you have a job to come back to, I hear that MEL willl be the only place you can return to, No slots available in SYD.
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Qantas Super Election
11th September 2006 ID52-06
Attention all Qantas Long Haul and Australian Airlines Flight Attendants
SUPERANNUATION BOARD ELECTION
Michael Mijatov wrote to you last week and advised you that he was nominating for the vacant position on the Qantas Superannuation Board vacated by Gary Wilson.
Firstly, can I say that both Gary Wilson and his predecessor Rene Herbert did an outstanding job for Cabin Crew during their time in office.
As many of you would remember Rene was elected to the position when he was the Federal Secretary of the Union and continued in the Directors role until his retirement. Rene was the longest serving member- elected Director in the history of the Superannuation Plan
For those that are unaware, Superannuation is one of the most significant achievements of the Union Movement and as such Qantas Flight Attendant enjoyed a Superannuation Scheme long before it became compulsory in the 1990’s.
For most workers in Australia, Superannuation arose through Award based occupational superannuation. The provision of a minimum entitlement by legislation further assisted the position of those workers, particularly women and the lower paid, who previously did not have access to any superannuation benefit.
As the President of the FAAA, it is my pleasure to endorse Michael as a candidate for the Qantas Superannuation Board. Most of you would know that Michael and I have been personal friends since 1989 when Michael commenced flying with Qantas. Rarely does one meet a person with more personal integrity and courage than Michael. I can think of no other person who I would trust more to look after my Superannuation Benefits than Michael.
Michael is being supported and endorsed by both previous Cabin Crew Directors as well as Captain Ian Woods the President of AIPA (the pilots union) and current Director on the Superannuation board for Pilots.
Below are the personal endorsements aforementioned.
“It is well known throughout the financial services industry that the independence of Superannuation Trustee Directors is vital to the integrity of Australia's retirement savings industry. Your participation in the election of your chosen representative is your opportunity to help ensure that QSL provides its members with the management oversight all superannuation funds require. The willingness of corporate superannuation funds like QSL to provide not only sound investments and good administration, but also high levels of member service is often dependent on the willingness of the fund's member elected trustees to vote with courage and conviction on problematic issues that sometimes confront the Trustee.
As the President of the Australian and International Pilots Association (AIPA) I have got to know a number of Association and Union leaders who make up the Qantas Group of Unions and have worked with Michael Mijatov in his capacity as FAAA Secretary to help progress and resolve concerns that affect both cabin crew and flight crew. In my dealings with Michael, I have always found him to be open, honest and frank. Whilst such personal qualities may be thought to be wide spread, my experience is that they are not - people with courage and conviction are not easy to find. Whilst financial knowledge may be acquired, personal integrity can not, and without it, difficult and complex oversight issues may not get the scrutiny they require.
All Trustee Directors are required to be diligent, vigilant and to act in the best interests of the superannuants who have entrusted their retirement savings to their employer’s superannuation fund. In my experience, Michael has demonstrated the necessary personal qualities to be considered by you as a Superannuation Trustee Director. He clearly has what it takes to be an effective Trustee and I have no hesitation in recommending Michael to you for your consideration. Personally, I would be delighted to have Michael involved in the oversight of my Qantas Superannuation.
No matter whom you decide to support, your participation in the election process is vital. Please be sure to vote”. Capt Ian Woods Director Qantas Superannuation.
“Michael Mijatov has shown a keen interest in superannuation matters over the past 4 years and has always made himself available to discuss relevant issues.
His FAAA experience and familiarity with superannuation matters will be valuable when stepping into the trustee role.
Michael has always displayed to me a commitment to act in the best interests of all members and I am happy to endorse him as a candidate in this election.” - Gary Wilson BFA Flight Attendant (Former Director Qantas Superannuation).
“I write to recommend Michael Mijatov for the position of Member Elected Director of the Qantas Superannuation Plan.
This position requires someone who is prepared to work without reward for the benefit of all members. Michael has demonstrated his ability to do that.
It also requires a certain amount of financial nous. Michael has an Economics Degree.
A strong degree of fairness and equity is required. Michael has always demonstrated this skill.
It is vital to have a close relationship with the electorate and with the relevant Union. Michael is a Flight Attendant and is the Secretary of the International Division of the FAAA. He also works closely with the executive of the Domestic/Regional Division of the FAAA and understands the working conditions of Short Haul members.
Both before and after my retirement I have worked closely with Michael in the interest of the FAAA and this has given me the opportunity to know him well. In short, I consider that Michael has all the attributes necessary to fulfil this role. I recommend him to you wholeheartedly.” Rene Herbert former Federal Secretary AICCA and Director Qantas Superannuation.
Ballot papers will be issued shortly for the Superannuation election and it is my hope that you will endorse Michael Mijatov as our next Director of the Qantas Superannuation board to protect our retirement incomes into the future.
Written and authorised by Steven Reed – President International Division
20 Ewan Street Mascot NSW 2020 Tel 61 2 8337 1111 Fax 61 2 8337 1122 Emergency Contact 0414 894 192
Attention all Qantas Long Haul and Australian Airlines Flight Attendants
SUPERANNUATION BOARD ELECTION
Michael Mijatov wrote to you last week and advised you that he was nominating for the vacant position on the Qantas Superannuation Board vacated by Gary Wilson.
Firstly, can I say that both Gary Wilson and his predecessor Rene Herbert did an outstanding job for Cabin Crew during their time in office.
As many of you would remember Rene was elected to the position when he was the Federal Secretary of the Union and continued in the Directors role until his retirement. Rene was the longest serving member- elected Director in the history of the Superannuation Plan
For those that are unaware, Superannuation is one of the most significant achievements of the Union Movement and as such Qantas Flight Attendant enjoyed a Superannuation Scheme long before it became compulsory in the 1990’s.
For most workers in Australia, Superannuation arose through Award based occupational superannuation. The provision of a minimum entitlement by legislation further assisted the position of those workers, particularly women and the lower paid, who previously did not have access to any superannuation benefit.
As the President of the FAAA, it is my pleasure to endorse Michael as a candidate for the Qantas Superannuation Board. Most of you would know that Michael and I have been personal friends since 1989 when Michael commenced flying with Qantas. Rarely does one meet a person with more personal integrity and courage than Michael. I can think of no other person who I would trust more to look after my Superannuation Benefits than Michael.
Michael is being supported and endorsed by both previous Cabin Crew Directors as well as Captain Ian Woods the President of AIPA (the pilots union) and current Director on the Superannuation board for Pilots.
Below are the personal endorsements aforementioned.
“It is well known throughout the financial services industry that the independence of Superannuation Trustee Directors is vital to the integrity of Australia's retirement savings industry. Your participation in the election of your chosen representative is your opportunity to help ensure that QSL provides its members with the management oversight all superannuation funds require. The willingness of corporate superannuation funds like QSL to provide not only sound investments and good administration, but also high levels of member service is often dependent on the willingness of the fund's member elected trustees to vote with courage and conviction on problematic issues that sometimes confront the Trustee.
As the President of the Australian and International Pilots Association (AIPA) I have got to know a number of Association and Union leaders who make up the Qantas Group of Unions and have worked with Michael Mijatov in his capacity as FAAA Secretary to help progress and resolve concerns that affect both cabin crew and flight crew. In my dealings with Michael, I have always found him to be open, honest and frank. Whilst such personal qualities may be thought to be wide spread, my experience is that they are not - people with courage and conviction are not easy to find. Whilst financial knowledge may be acquired, personal integrity can not, and without it, difficult and complex oversight issues may not get the scrutiny they require.
All Trustee Directors are required to be diligent, vigilant and to act in the best interests of the superannuants who have entrusted their retirement savings to their employer’s superannuation fund. In my experience, Michael has demonstrated the necessary personal qualities to be considered by you as a Superannuation Trustee Director. He clearly has what it takes to be an effective Trustee and I have no hesitation in recommending Michael to you for your consideration. Personally, I would be delighted to have Michael involved in the oversight of my Qantas Superannuation.
No matter whom you decide to support, your participation in the election process is vital. Please be sure to vote”. Capt Ian Woods Director Qantas Superannuation.
“Michael Mijatov has shown a keen interest in superannuation matters over the past 4 years and has always made himself available to discuss relevant issues.
His FAAA experience and familiarity with superannuation matters will be valuable when stepping into the trustee role.
Michael has always displayed to me a commitment to act in the best interests of all members and I am happy to endorse him as a candidate in this election.” - Gary Wilson BFA Flight Attendant (Former Director Qantas Superannuation).
“I write to recommend Michael Mijatov for the position of Member Elected Director of the Qantas Superannuation Plan.
This position requires someone who is prepared to work without reward for the benefit of all members. Michael has demonstrated his ability to do that.
It also requires a certain amount of financial nous. Michael has an Economics Degree.
A strong degree of fairness and equity is required. Michael has always demonstrated this skill.
It is vital to have a close relationship with the electorate and with the relevant Union. Michael is a Flight Attendant and is the Secretary of the International Division of the FAAA. He also works closely with the executive of the Domestic/Regional Division of the FAAA and understands the working conditions of Short Haul members.
Both before and after my retirement I have worked closely with Michael in the interest of the FAAA and this has given me the opportunity to know him well. In short, I consider that Michael has all the attributes necessary to fulfil this role. I recommend him to you wholeheartedly.” Rene Herbert former Federal Secretary AICCA and Director Qantas Superannuation.
Ballot papers will be issued shortly for the Superannuation election and it is my hope that you will endorse Michael Mijatov as our next Director of the Qantas Superannuation board to protect our retirement incomes into the future.
Written and authorised by Steven Reed – President International Division
20 Ewan Street Mascot NSW 2020 Tel 61 2 8337 1111 Fax 61 2 8337 1122 Emergency Contact 0414 894 192
peanut pusher,
One of the afore mentioned S/Os returning from a shopping expedition in HKG.
TL
No Chav's only westie second officers get pools drained cobber
TL
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It's always funny to read that when something goes wrong it's ALWAYS the london base's fault. Give it a rest - don't tell me that Aussie crew are angels and have NEVER done anything wrong, god forbid. There's a rumour going around about changing HKG hotels and now everyone in AUS are jumping down LHR crew's throats thinking it's their fault, remember that a lot of the LHR crew are fellow AUS crew, could it be for another reason? Has anyone got confirmation yet? Do we know EXACTLY why we are leaving? Could it BE cost reasons? Think before you attack, it's not nice.
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WOOP..... WOOP...... LHR base damage control !!!!
Peanut Puncher,
that was quick !
Here's me thinking we had lost you.
Thanks for confirming to all and sundry why we were kicked out of the Queens Park BKK.
You obviously DO have your finger on the pulse. "Second Officers" were they ? Riiight.........
Well if they were they definately weren't drinking with us now were they???
The truth of the matter was that the hotel was so sick of the antics [house arrest, multiple pool glass etc] that they upped the rate charged to drive us out. I know staff who work at the hotel.
Anyone interested in hearing the story re the HKG hotel ought to have a chat to "filthy Phill" when the see him.
It involves Rec. club DVD's, a request to see a club card, crying hotel staff and chavs. Just one incident from cretins who are seeing us kicked out of the second pub.
Pretty impressive when you consider that they only have three and all inside two years.
When I joined it was made VERY plain to me in training AND up the track that Qantas flight attendants are ambassadors for Qantas AND Australia and to behave accordingly.
Now? The only stipulation is that you come cheap.
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Looking foward to slotting back into the QANTAS Group PP ???
Lets fly Jetscar....................
that was quick !
Here's me thinking we had lost you.
Thanks for confirming to all and sundry why we were kicked out of the Queens Park BKK.
You obviously DO have your finger on the pulse. "Second Officers" were they ? Riiight.........
Well if they were they definately weren't drinking with us now were they???
The truth of the matter was that the hotel was so sick of the antics [house arrest, multiple pool glass etc] that they upped the rate charged to drive us out. I know staff who work at the hotel.
Anyone interested in hearing the story re the HKG hotel ought to have a chat to "filthy Phill" when the see him.
It involves Rec. club DVD's, a request to see a club card, crying hotel staff and chavs. Just one incident from cretins who are seeing us kicked out of the second pub.
Pretty impressive when you consider that they only have three and all inside two years.
When I joined it was made VERY plain to me in training AND up the track that Qantas flight attendants are ambassadors for Qantas AND Australia and to behave accordingly.
Now? The only stipulation is that you come cheap.
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Looking foward to slotting back into the QANTAS Group PP ???
Lets fly Jetscar....................
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Cant verify the rumour but it seems we are going to be kicked out of the HKG hotel.
First the Queens Park and now Hong Kong, which must be one of the best pubs since the Mark Hopkins [well nearly]
It seems the Chavs [who had us kicked out of the BKK hotel for causing the hotel to empty the pool 3 times due to smashed glass] have upset the management of the hotel in HKG so much that we are now persona non grata.......
What next......Singapore?
First the Queens Park and now Hong Kong, which must be one of the best pubs since the Mark Hopkins [well nearly]
It seems the Chavs [who had us kicked out of the BKK hotel for causing the hotel to empty the pool 3 times due to smashed glass] have upset the management of the hotel in HKG so much that we are now persona non grata.......
What next......Singapore?
As for BKK - much the same thing really. The room rate was negotiated after SARS, so we got a very good rate. Times got better, we didn't want to pay anymore Baht, so off we went to new premises.
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Nice try "spin team" but no dice
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Just in case anybody [as if?] believed the spin that our "leaders" are suffering in these tough times whilst they send more and more of our jobs offshore here is confirmation that the pigs just keep swimming in it.
Cut and paste from Crikey.com
Date: Tuesday, 12 September 2006
Michael Pascoe writes:
The Oz headline paints a picture of Qantas's CEO sharing the pain of his shareholders and workers with a 20% pay cut. You have to read well down in the body copy of the Smage version to find that’s not quite the case.
Advertisement
And that means the area in which Qantas runs at its biggest comparative disadvantage against its main competitors is the pay packets of its top few executives.
Geoff Dixon’s pay for the past year fell from $4.5 million to $3.1 million, but his CFO and heir apparent, Peter Gregg, still managed a slight rise to $3.7 million. Hang on, that means the CFO was paid more than the CEO? No.
The kicker is that Dixon and Gregg both received very handsome benefits for signing up to new contracts last month – more than compensating for Geoff’s salary dip last year. As Scott Rochfort reports: "Mr Dixon was put on an 'ongoing' contract, where he was paid a $7.7 million 'benefit' in the form of a superannuation contribution. Mr Gregg was paid $4.5 million in cash for renewing his contract."
And Qantas’s number three man John Borghetti also did nicely, his remuneration jumping from only $1.8 million to $3.2 million.
No, those at the top are not sharing the pain of customers, shareholders and mere workers during these harder times of high fuel costs. Nothing changes.
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Just in case anybody [as if?] believed the spin that our "leaders" are suffering in these tough times whilst they send more and more of our jobs offshore here is confirmation that the pigs just keep swimming in it.
Cut and paste from Crikey.com
Date: Tuesday, 12 September 2006
Michael Pascoe writes:
The Oz headline paints a picture of Qantas's CEO sharing the pain of his shareholders and workers with a 20% pay cut. You have to read well down in the body copy of the Smage version to find that’s not quite the case.
Advertisement
And that means the area in which Qantas runs at its biggest comparative disadvantage against its main competitors is the pay packets of its top few executives.
Geoff Dixon’s pay for the past year fell from $4.5 million to $3.1 million, but his CFO and heir apparent, Peter Gregg, still managed a slight rise to $3.7 million. Hang on, that means the CFO was paid more than the CEO? No.
The kicker is that Dixon and Gregg both received very handsome benefits for signing up to new contracts last month – more than compensating for Geoff’s salary dip last year. As Scott Rochfort reports: "Mr Dixon was put on an 'ongoing' contract, where he was paid a $7.7 million 'benefit' in the form of a superannuation contribution. Mr Gregg was paid $4.5 million in cash for renewing his contract."
And Qantas’s number three man John Borghetti also did nicely, his remuneration jumping from only $1.8 million to $3.2 million.
No, those at the top are not sharing the pain of customers, shareholders and mere workers during these harder times of high fuel costs. Nothing changes.
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The more things change in the flying business the more some things stay the same.....
As Speedbird said nice try spin team but as usual here endeth the lesson
As Speedbird said nice try spin team but as usual here endeth the lesson
