ShortHaul Want A380

Issued April 19th by Short Haul FAAA:
As foreshadowed in ‘The Week That Was’ your Association has had several meetings with Qantas aimed at managing the current crisis facing all Qantas employees.The impact on crew both Short Haul and Long Haul is still being assessed. By way of explanation, at the initial meetings we were considering the publicly announced reduction in forecast flying and its impact on the Short Haul establishment, only to be told at a subsequent meeting that the flying split between the divisions may need to be reviewed.Therefore, before any constructive discussions can occur on measures to be taken to manage any demonstrated surplus it is crucial that flying changes forecast over the next twelve months between both divisions be clearly defined.Further, your Association will also be taking part in the joint ACTU meeting scheduled with Qantas early next week. Subject to the above, all measures to avoid redundancy will be examined in linewith the Association Policy. This will include but not be limited to the following:· Transfer of flying· Transfer of crew between the divisions· Examine base establishments· Press for Short Haul crew to have direct access to A380 operations for an agreed period· All forms of leave including LSLWhile the current environment is unprecedented, crew have demonstrated previously and we are confident will do so again, that they can pull together regardless of division or employment contracts. Members can expect a detailed update midway through next week.