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Forum: Cabin Crew
16th Nov 2009, 00:44
Replies: 308
Views: 53,500
Posted By vb_girl

CBR_1, it was most likely one of the many tactics...

CBR_1, it was most likely one of the many tactics used to ensure that it got through but almost one-third of crew didn't vote.

I don't know how many crew we have but 29% of 1,400 crew means that...
Forum: Cabin Crew
15th Nov 2009, 23:26
Replies: 308
Views: 53,500
Posted By vb_girl

It's unfortunate that 29% of our work colleagues...

It's unfortunate that 29% of our work colleagues didn't even bother to lodge a vote. Based on the numbers, it appears that less than half of the total cabin crew employees at VB said yes to this...
Forum: Cabin Crew
5th Nov 2009, 03:35
Replies: 308
Views: 53,500
Posted By vb_girl

Grrr 2 crew complement on E170!

Has anyone heard about the reduction of the crew complement to 2 cabin crew on the E-Jet 170?

Apparently, they are in the process of editing the training videos and new procedures. This will be...
Forum: Cabin Crew
31st Oct 2009, 05:57
Replies: 308
Views: 53,500
Posted By vb_girl

ozangel - thanks for the calculations. I haven't...

ozangel - thanks for the calculations. I haven't had a chance to look at the proposal yet but judging from what you've calculated, it still looks like they could do better. Like you said, the AUD...
Forum: Cabin Crew
19th Oct 2009, 02:12
Replies: 308
Views: 53,500
Posted By vb_girl

Senior management salary increases, more CCDMs...

Senior management salary increases, more CCDMs than necessary, average of 135h rostered per 28 days (with a 140 max), unchanged minimum rest of 12 away from home, no mention of 2nd sector after BOC...
Forum: Cabin Crew
8th Sep 2009, 00:30
Replies: 308
Views: 53,500
Posted By vb_girl

cargoattendant - The latest news is that Virgin...

cargoattendant - The latest news is that Virgin Blue is only allowed to operate redeye flights the way they are rostered provided they allow crew to access 'fatigue' days without any consequences. ...
Forum: Cabin Crew
7th Sep 2009, 12:50
Replies: 308
Views: 53,500
Posted By vb_girl

CBR_1 - Numbers represent strength and the FAAA...

CBR_1 - Numbers represent strength and the FAAA speaks on behalf of their members, which is about 50-60% of cabin crew.

AirborneSoon - The other 40-50% of crew have exercised their legal right...
Forum: Cabin Crew
22nd Aug 2009, 07:52
Replies: 308
Views: 53,500
Posted By vb_girl

shoppingcart: it is refreshing to see that there...

shoppingcart: it is refreshing to see that there are still some people that can see the situation for what it really is - a headstrong company unwilling to bargain or meet any demands made by its...
Forum: Cabin Crew
12th Aug 2009, 07:04
Replies: 308
Views: 53,500
Posted By vb_girl

Maybe the union should consider bargaining on...

Maybe the union should consider bargaining on behalf of its members only and see what they can muster up for their membership base in regards to a new set of working conditions and allow the company...
Forum: Cabin Crew
7th Aug 2009, 07:31
Replies: 308
Views: 53,500
Posted By vb_girl

Danger DJTibby - We can only fight as one if we are all...

DJTibby - We can only fight as one if we are all members of the union. Crew need to be members of the union before they can take protected industrial action.

It really is a matter of achieving a...
Forum: Cabin Crew
29th Jul 2009, 05:28
Replies: 308
Views: 53,500
Posted By vb_girl

Grrr Some thoughts after another EBA is rejected.

Here are just two areas to consider when the terms 'cost-saving' and 'productivity gains' are thrown around by management:

1. Superannuation. Cabin crew super is calculated on a base salary of...
Forum: Cabin Crew
14th Feb 2009, 06:05
Replies: 308
Views: 53,500
Posted By vb_girl

Some keen observations..

A friend of mine has just told me about a conversation they had with a manager from another department that stated several interesting points without any prompting:

1. The ratio of CCDMs to cabin...
Forum: Cabin Crew
13th Feb 2009, 06:04
Replies: 308
Views: 53,500
Posted By vb_girl

How to save $8 million dollars in the Cabin Crew...

How to save $8 million dollars in the Cabin Crew department.

1. Reduce the number of Development Managers and move these resources back into flying. Most cabin crew don't need to be...
Forum: Cabin Crew
11th Feb 2009, 23:02
Replies: 308
Views: 53,500
Posted By vb_girl

Thumbs up What happens if we vote NO?

What happens if we vote NO?

I have only done some brief reading on this subject, but it looks like they can't force us onto a less than favourable agreement. The Workplace Relations Amendment Act...
Forum: Cabin Crew
2nd Feb 2009, 07:03
Replies: 308
Views: 53,500
Posted By vb_girl

Thumbs down These are current salary figures as taken from...

These are current salary figures as taken from the roadshow:

CC1
Base: 34,461
DTA: 6,435
Grooming: 1,290
Misc Expenses: 3,102
Total: 45,788

CC2
Forum: Cabin Crew
30th Jan 2009, 04:37
Replies: 308
Views: 53,500
Posted By vb_girl

Exclamation I haven't read through the whole thread but this...

I haven't read through the whole thread but this is what I took away from the roadshow after doing some quick calculations based on the figures they provided.

Base Salary
For a CC2:

Current...
Forum: Cabin Crew Wannabes
2nd Feb 2008, 23:53
Replies: 1,953
Views: 410,778
Posted By vb_girl

airtags - 32 (e) of the VB EBA states: Cabin...

airtags - 32 (e) of the VB EBA states:
Cabin Crew will not sign-on twice in the one day at home base, unless the member of Cabin Crew elects to do so.

It appears that signing on twice in one...
Forum: Cabin Crew Wannabes
2nd Feb 2008, 06:05
Replies: 1,953
Views: 410,778
Posted By vb_girl

OSbound: thanks for the reply. I guess I'll have...

OSbound: thanks for the reply. I guess I'll have to email them as it may be a changing target. This would explain why duty hours fluctuate so much between rosters where AL is taken.

...
Forum: Cabin Crew Wannabes
31st Jan 2008, 11:27
Replies: 1,953
Views: 410,778
Posted By vb_girl

How is max. duty hours calculated when AL is allocated?

Looks like my post fell victim to moderation :confused:

Can any VB crew please explain how our maximum duty hours are calculated during a month where annual leave is allocated?

31 (a) of...
Forum: Cabin Crew
11th Jan 2008, 12:23
Replies: 85
Views: 21,382
Posted By vb_girl

Question Tigercrew - your rosters sound terrible.. do you...

Tigercrew - your rosters sound terrible.. do you actually have any work rules in place??

I wonder whether Singapore Airline rosters are similar or whether the Singapore-based Tiger crew are...
Forum: Cabin Crew Wannabes
7th Jan 2008, 08:21
Replies: 831
Views: 202,594
Posted By vb_girl

Exclamation I laughed at this sentence! However, on a...

I laughed at this sentence!

However, on a serious note, we do have to give the toilet seats an occassional once over with an Isowipe but cabin crew earn a gross salary of approx $50-57k per year...
Forum: Cabin Crew
7th Jan 2008, 07:59
Replies: 85
Views: 21,382
Posted By vb_girl

Currently, crew at VB can be rostered duties up...

Currently, crew at VB can be rostered duties up to 9h 45m (12 hours including delays) and I have wound up working 40h on 4 day trips only to come back for another two day trip with over 9h days -...
Forum: Cabin Crew
7th Jan 2008, 07:19
Replies: 10
Views: 2,803
Posted By vb_girl

Unfortunately 8-10 hours shifts, 30 minute...

Unfortunately 8-10 hours shifts, 30 minute turnarounds, 4 crew complement, cleaning the aircraft, little chance for the elusive '20 minute uninterrupted break,' minimum rest and little regard for...
Forum: Cabin Crew
2nd Aug 2007, 03:05
Replies: 0
Views: 784
Posted By vb_girl

Tax return time!

Seeing that many of us will now be filing our tax returns, I thought it might be interesting to share some tips on maximising the amount returned from the tax office.

The FAAA site recommends...
Forum: Cabin Crew
18th Jul 2007, 13:55
Replies: 119
Views: 13,979
Posted By vb_girl

Exclamation Lowerlobe, I can only hope they are listening. ...

Lowerlobe, I can only hope they are listening. If union membership numbers amongst VB cabin crew were stronger during the negotiation process for this next EBA, the company may be more inclined to...
Forum: Cabin Crew
17th Jul 2007, 14:22
Replies: 15
Views: 2,005
Posted By vb_girl

And it doesn't take a genius to figure out why...

And it doesn't take a genius to figure out why discussing the details of confidential operating procedures can present an increased security risk but it does require some degree of intelligence,...
Forum: Cabin Crew
17th Jul 2007, 08:17
Replies: 1,224
Views: 1,315,840
Posted By vb_girl

PAX: "What are the TV screens for?" ...

PAX: "What are the TV screens for?"

:ugh:
Forum: Cabin Crew
17th Jul 2007, 08:12
Replies: 15
Views: 2,005
Posted By vb_girl

There is a security risk involved when discussing...

There is a security risk involved when discussing how and when the flight deck door is opened. Unfortunately, it doesn't take a genius or a mole on the inside to figure out the protocol :(
Forum: Cabin Crew
17th Jul 2007, 08:03
Replies: 85
Views: 21,382
Posted By vb_girl

Question I heard that the pay was a little better than...

I heard that the pay was a little better than Jetstar but not as good as Virgin and without any overnights :confused:

Can anyone confirm this?
Forum: Cabin Crew
17th Jul 2007, 06:25
Replies: 119
Views: 13,979
Posted By vb_girl

Thumbs up Join the Union.

The sad reality is that the Virgin Blue will not listen to union demands unless the vast majority of crew are members. At present membership is around 60% and the stronger our union membership is,...
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