Airwork EA Update No. 14
Following the very strong PIA ballot result declared on Friday 3 November you would have also received the unfortunate news from the company that “TGE will not be renewing the contract with Airwork post the 31 May 2024”.
Despite this news we continued with our planned meeting with the company on Monday this week (6 November 2023) however rather than being the bargaining meeting, as initially planned, this meeting became a preliminary consultation meeting. In essence the priority of progressing EA bargaining was overtaken by the news of the significant contract loss.
At this stage the full implications of the contract loss remain unclear or unconfirmed, including exactly who has won the contract.
In light of this news, we have determined the best way forward is to:
- Organise a meeting of Airwork pilot members to get your feedback and questions; and
- Meet again with the company next Monday 13 November 2023 where hopefully more information will be available.
Please stay tuned for Zoom details and times for the member meeting on Friday this week.
As always, we remain open for contact, comments and questions:
Clayton Cowled - ClaytonCowled@hotmail.com
Paul Masters - pwmasters@hotmail.com
Mike MacNamara - mike.macnamara@hotmail.com
Seb Murray - sebastian.murray@hotmail.com
Alex Trinidad - alex.trinidad@yahoo.com.au
In addition you can contact AFAP staff member Chris Aikens on chris@afap.org.au or Simon Lutton on simon@afap.org.au. The AFAP Member Assistance Program (MAP) can also be contacted via Freecall 1300 307 912.