AIPA ‘Stick With It’
Presented by the Australian and International Pilots Association (AIPA), Stick With It is a podcast for pilots who want to learn, reflect, and grow in their profession.
Each episode features conversations with experienced guests from current to former pilots and aviation experts, sharing stories, practical skills, and timeless advice for navigating a career in aviation.
Fly safe and stick with it.
AIPA ‘Stick With It’
LHEA11 Podcast ft. Matt Warburton Head of AIPA Legal
In this conversation, Andrew Taylor and Head of AIPA Legal - Matthew Warburton discuss the ongoing long haul negotiations and the in-principle agreement reached. They delve into the drafting process, the implications of unprotected actions, the voting process, and the potential consequences of a no vote. The discussion also covers the risks associated with industrial action, negotiation strategies, and the importance of incremental gains in agreements. The conversation emphasises the need for pilots to be educated about the process and to vote wisely.
EDIT:* We have updated the podcast as the timeline has since changed.*
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Long Haul Agreement
00:37 Drafting the In-Principle Agreement
02:42 Voting Process and Member Engagement
05:50 Consequences of a No Vote
10:27 Industrial Action and Its Implications
15:58 The Role of Fair Work Commission
17:31 Incremental Gains in the Long Haul Agreement
19:11 Trust and Negotiation with Qantas
24:20 Conclusion and Call to Action
25:20 Understanding Employer Actions in Industrial Disputes
27:25 Navigating Unprotected Industrial Action
29:12 The Importance of Seeking Expert Legal Advice
Fly safe and stick with it.