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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Dec 2007, 21:22
Replies: 832
Views: 74,767
Posted By samford

u5mj & Co....

Did SH sit down at the last EBA all concerned about LH losing flying? No, they did not. You now expect the LH crew to consider MAM casuals?

Your predicament is not ideal, having labour hire...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Dec 2007, 07:56
Replies: 832
Views: 74,767
Posted By samford

u5mj

Take a breath. Do you really think posts like that are going to achieve anything? Your question has been adequately answered.....



If you choose to apply for QCCA, and are successful, you...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Dec 2007, 21:03
Replies: 832
Views: 74,767
Posted By samford

I spoke to the Domestic FAAA yesterday, and...

I spoke to the Domestic FAAA yesterday, and negotiations for the SH EBA is due to commence in Jan. I was told "we will take all the flying we can get", its that attitude which should give some...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Dec 2007, 20:16
Replies: 832
Views: 74,767
Posted By samford

Pegasus wrote: Crap, the vote on...

Pegasus wrote:



Crap, the vote on regional flying was borderline as it was. I don't want it and I don't do it and I'm sick of being accused of stealing long haul flying. I, and many others...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Dec 2007, 20:32
Replies: 832
Views: 74,767
Posted By samford

Night Walker - I have to agree with you. The...

Night Walker - I have to agree with you. The regional patterns we have had over the time in sh have been a little hard to stomach at times. I must admit lately they don't seem so bad, and I think...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Nov 2007, 03:23
Replies: 832
Views: 74,767
Posted By samford

Well, I guess a vote will determine that.

Well, I guess a vote will determine that.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Nov 2007, 02:32
Replies: 832
Views: 74,767
Posted By samford

Wingspar....

Can't please everyone by the looks of it. Have you been asleep in recent years? :ugh:
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Nov 2007, 02:25
Replies: 832
Views: 74,767
Posted By samford

Thanks for that - I knew what you meant. ;-) ...

Thanks for that - I knew what you meant. ;-)

I know this will all come out at some stage, but I'm curious about divisional transfers. If all new crew are being employed by a subsidiary company,...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Nov 2007, 02:13
Replies: 832
Views: 74,767
Posted By samford

Pegasus

Any idea what the divisor actually is for new incoming crew?

Also, what would a crew member transferring back from short haul expect from all this?

Thanks.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Nov 2007, 02:11
Replies: 832
Views: 74,767
Posted By samford

Firstly, there is already a thread on this topic....

Firstly, there is already a thread on this topic.

Secondly, I think the last 8 years has shown that if the FAAA didn't agree to this the consequences would more like have been dire. Expansion to...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Nov 2007, 23:58
Replies: 25
Views: 4,061
Posted By samford

Devils Advocate here.......

It's good to see you guys are starting to unite more, the "every man for himself" mentality has not been helping.

A casual workforce striking in the current climate is probably not a good idea. ...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Sep 2007, 15:44
Replies: 367
Views: 34,368
Posted By samford

Give it a rest....

Eating a crew meal on the flight deck of a 737. It has been done, it is likely it will be done again. I've seen it and I've done it.

Case closed move on..... please?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Jul 2007, 12:31
Replies: 156
Views: 19,255
Posted By samford

It's not about "having a chance at a southern...

It's not about "having a chance at a southern base", nor is about "making a flying dream a career". My point is about consistency. A waiting list is a waiting list and the time it takes to move up...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Jul 2007, 02:12
Replies: 156
Views: 19,255
Posted By samford

The FAAA will only tell you what they want you to...

The FAAA will only tell you what they want you to hear.....

It's all rather simple, I don't think it is unreasonable to question the process that has taken place here.

Those who in recent...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Jun 2007, 22:57
Replies: 156
Views: 19,255
Posted By samford

There are alot of people in PER waiting for...

There are alot of people in PER waiting for transfer who have been on the list for several years. Not all of them are going to get their transfer. That is what I find puzzling.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Jun 2007, 11:23
Replies: 156
Views: 19,255
Posted By samford

Glad to see some movement finally on the base...

Glad to see some movement finally on the base transfers.... although, I think it is a dissapointing outcome for those who have been waiting years to transfer out of Perth. Does anyone else find this...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Jun 2007, 06:39
Replies: 14
Views: 2,807
Posted By samford

his gay what?

his gay what?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Jun 2007, 07:38
Replies: 156
Views: 19,255
Posted By samford

The FAAA does need to take a firmer stance on...

The FAAA does need to take a firmer stance on this issue (actually, make that ANY issue). I think, moving forward, there needs to be no more casual employment on the East Coast until these transfers...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Jun 2007, 10:08
Replies: 61
Views: 10,538
Posted By samford

Have to agree with you midnight. The original...

Have to agree with you midnight. The original Adecco crew were worth defending, but in recent years the standards seemed to have slipped. Although now I'm in short haul I notice it too has been...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Jun 2007, 05:19
Replies: 61
Views: 10,538
Posted By samford

NRT

Syd s/h

We do not have NRT past July 9 - which is one day before the L/H bid period commences. Hence, we have lost them - at least for July and hopefully longer.

Afterall, we are short haul...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th May 2007, 12:00
Replies: 330
Views: 36,571
Posted By samford

I agree speedbird. I am sick of this divided...

I agree speedbird.

I am sick of this divided workforce, where we have all these different groups being employed and operating side by side singing their praises, by critisising the rest of us.
...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th May 2007, 11:04
Replies: 96
Views: 18,836
Posted By samford

Well, either way, I'm sure you'll make the right...

Well, either way, I'm sure you'll make the right decision for yourself. Good luck.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th May 2007, 09:00
Replies: 96
Views: 18,836
Posted By samford

Calm down. Do you want the facts or fantasy? ...

Calm down. Do you want the facts or fantasy?

We are part of mainline, which is where you are headed, is it not?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th May 2007, 04:03
Replies: 96
Views: 18,836
Posted By samford

Callbutton, if there are no casuals in the Cairns...

Callbutton, if there are no casuals in the Cairns base (which I believe is to be the case for now at least), how would you propose flexible work arrangements would work?

Oh, and I know the AO...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th May 2007, 03:41
Replies: 7
Views: 1,673
Posted By samford

It's hard to say. Those in Perth have been...

It's hard to say. Those in Perth have been waiting for a long time.... over 3 years for some of them.

The VR program is really the only saviour for those people, so unless there is a...
Forum: Cabin Crew
2nd May 2007, 03:33
Replies: 8
Views: 1,477
Posted By samford

Australians and NZ'ers are still able to live and...

Australians and NZ'ers are still able to live and work in either country.

The changes the Howard Govt introduced meant that NZ citizens relocating to Aus post Feb 26, 2001 will no longer be...
Forum: Cabin Crew
2nd May 2007, 02:20
Replies: 8
Views: 1,477
Posted By samford

As an Australian paasport holder/citizen, your...

As an Australian paasport holder/citizen, your friend is entitled to live and work in NZ as long as he/she wishes.

Air NZ have obviously decided to only accept applicants who currently reside in...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Apr 2007, 12:12
Replies: 330
Views: 36,571
Posted By samford

There is no point debating how the overseas bases...

There is no point debating how the overseas bases are managed. Logic should prevail, overseas bases are out of the juristiction of Australian based unions.

MAM casuals are represented by an Aus...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Apr 2007, 23:20
Replies: 330
Views: 36,571
Posted By samford

Happicampa - Veiled threat? What are you on...

Happicampa - Veiled threat? What are you on about? I'll call her and let her know if you like, she knows exactly how I feel about the association. I'd jump accross to the LH union in a flash if I...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Apr 2007, 05:56
Replies: 330
Views: 36,571
Posted By samford

Gigs, the content of your posts aside, it's also...

Gigs, the content of your posts aside, it's also the lack of punctuation that makes them difficult to read.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Apr 2007, 03:08
Replies: 330
Views: 36,571
Posted By samford

Well said Eden99. Thank you. I am actually...

Well said Eden99. Thank you.

I am actually ashamed to be a part of the SH division at present and even more ashamed to be an FAAA member.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Apr 2007, 03:04
Replies: 80
MAM
Views: 10,323
Posted By samford

Now, I don't have a crystal ball, but I find it...

Now, I don't have a crystal ball, but I find it difficult to beleive there will be no casual recruitment at all. Last October, I was informed there was no scheduled intakes at all for this year, and...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Apr 2007, 13:21
Replies: 330
Views: 36,571
Posted By samford

Happicampa

I've worked on both sides of the fence and I can tell you, there is a hell of alot more shafting going on in S/H, then I have ever been witness to in L/H.

We are SHORT HAUL, I don't consider for...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Apr 2007, 03:30
Replies: 330
Views: 36,571
Posted By samford

Okay, my two cents worth... It is in all our...

Okay, my two cents worth...

It is in all our interests for more casuals to employed on a permanent basis, as their conditions undermine our own - if for no other reason.

The S/H FAAA have their...
Forum: Cabin Crew
3rd Apr 2007, 15:40
Replies: 125
Views: 15,911
Posted By samford

To bridge that gap further, short haul would be...

To bridge that gap further, short haul would be an obvious place to put you guys. Siimilar destinations (along with quite a few more), higher hours and reduced pay. Make sure the FAAA explore every...
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