Arbitration Update - Additional Material Submitted
You will recall that we recently advised AFAP members that the additional submissions sought by the FWC in relation to this ongoing arbitration were sought by 5th May. The submissions were to address the recent Full Bench Federal Decision to uphold an AFAP supported case, that standby or reserve must count as duty and how this impacted the BOOT assessment in this arbitration.
Disappointingly NAA sought and were granted another one day extension (despite our opposition) and consequently all the submissions were lodged with the FWC at close of play yesterday.
For those members interested in the submissions we've attached links here:
AFAP Additional Subs
NAA Additional Subs
AIPA Additional Subs
TWU Additional Subs
The submission of a fair bit of additional material to the FWC will in all likelihood require some time for this to be reviewed and considered by the full bench. Consequently it will probably be some time yet before an arbitrated decision is handed down. That said, we are hopeful that the BOOT assessment required to be undertaken by the FWC, will be last hurdle to be completed before their decision is made. As to how long this will now take I'm afraid we cannot even hazard a guess.
This process is clearly nearing its conclusion and we again thank all members for remaining patient through what has been a long and arduous process. We shall of course advise you of any developments.
As always your AFAP Network Aviation Pilot Council are:
Stephen Maughan:
smaughan@iinet.net.au
Ben Walmsley:
ben.walms@gmail.com
Joshua Sheldon:
Josh.b.sheldon@gmail.com
Sasha Leavy:
sasha_leavy@hotmail.com
Matt Atkinson:
matkinson209@gmail.com
Eman Zimmerman:
mano01@hotmail.com
Mark Levitt:
ml.network.pilotcouncil@outlook.com
Geoffrey Aro:
flyingaro@gmail.com
In addition, the AFAP Senior Industrial Officer Chris Aikens is contactable on
chris@afap.org.au. The AFAP Member Assistance Program (MAP) can be contacted via Freecall 1300 307 912. The AFAP website also advises of other welfare services at
https://www.afap.org.au/membership/member-articles/welfare-services