Welcome

Last time we published our little flyers we got quite a reaction.  We were accused of many things during the last period of negotiating; including deliberately making false statements to undermining both Civil Air and Airservices Australia.  

We understand that we were requested to be  “officially outed” by the members of the Civil Air negotiating team.  We understand that our flyer was submitted as evidence in the AIRC against Civil Air, and our flyer was read in Board Meetings.  We continue to deliberately remain anonymous and people who are sure who we are may be very surprised; you may know one or two of us but we have many fingers typing and researching.

We are humbled and flattered that our little voice would get such a reaction.  Obviously we are able to identify some home truths that are inconvenient.

We state again in volume one 2008, right here, right now, that we are not affiliated to either negotiating party and neither party knows who we are.  As such we reserve the right to remain anonymous and hope that you appreciate the hours that our contributors put in to make our little flyer.  

You can take us seriously or dismiss us, it’s your choice.  It is always our intent to not mislead you our loyal reader, but simply give you facts.

We will always endeavor to produce a relatively balanced view of the argument. There will be times when we make mistakes; and we will make corrections if this happens.  We will not be loose with facts to ‘bolster our argument’.  We don’t believe in “spin” as we are united in our view that the facts will be enough to enable valid commentary. 

Most of you will understand however, that it is our intent to present an argument for improving both conditions and pay of all the air traffic controllers, TGOs, FDCs and other people covered by the agreement as employed by Airservices Australia.

As we now head towards a new period of negotiating we publish our new look flyer and give notice that we are back and will continue our contributions from time to time.

Important dates as we know them:

• 21 April 08, Formal negotiations can commence.
  
• 21 Dec 08, Existing CA and all Facilitative Arrangements expire.
  
• 25 Dec 08, First opportunity to take industrial action within a bargaining period, if initiated.