THE SILENT REVIEW_SUMMER EDITION 2021_WEB
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MESSAGE FROM <strong>THE</strong><br />
SECRETARY<br />
By Teri O’Toole – Federal Secretary<br />
We start <strong>2021</strong> with hope that the events of 2020 will fade and become a distant<br />
memory, that we all regain some normality and find ways back to the lives we<br />
enjoyed before the pandemic took over the world.<br />
We are farewelling one of the largest VR groups<br />
of members in history, not just from our Qantas<br />
colleagues but our Virgin family as well. Some have<br />
made the decision to leave jobs they love earlier<br />
than they may have normally considered and some<br />
were given little choice considering the Aviation<br />
Industries ‘annus horribilis’ and the sale of Virgin.<br />
Whilst we say goodbye to so many, we cannot<br />
lose focus on those who are staying. The FAAA is<br />
committed to ensuring that those of you who stay<br />
retain and improve the pay and conditions that<br />
have been achieved by hard work and negotiations.<br />
There cannot be a relaxing of resolve as we see<br />
the airlines we work for looking for ways to strip<br />
conditions, using Covid19 as the reason. We will<br />
defend any opportunist attempt to reduce your<br />
conditions for the future and ask that you stay<br />
engaged with us.<br />
Amongst all of the above, many of you will have<br />
been following the Jobkeeper appeal closely.<br />
Whilst the Federal Court’s interpretation was in our<br />
favour, the Full Federal Court ruled 2 against one<br />
in favour of the way Qantas interprets the Jobkeeper<br />
legislation. We now continue fighting for our<br />
members by applying to the High Court to review<br />
the decision. This process is not fast and we will<br />
need to be patient until we get an outcome.<br />
On behalf of the Industrial staff and your elected<br />
officials, I would like to thank all those leaving for<br />
being such a loyal and united group. With your<br />
support we displayed solidarity and achieved great<br />
outcomes. For those continuing with your careers as<br />
first responders we are your voice, we will be here<br />
to support you and fight for you.<br />
To all , I hope that <strong>2021</strong> offers a year of hope,<br />
health and flying opportunities for you all and for<br />
those who have hung up their wings , may you find<br />
peace and good luck with what’s next.<br />
Teri<br />
4 <strong>SUMMER</strong> <strong>EDITION</strong> <strong>2021</strong>
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