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>Casual crews are *very* big stumbling block for the PTU. Problem is once
>FC or anyone else get a foot in the door with *voluntary* casual, it's
>not a big step to *mandatory*. Myself, I think if it could be voluntary,
>it would be a great idea for the old blokes who wouldn't mind keeping
>their hand in with a couple of days a week, but don't want the whole
>bullshit package that comes with it, particularly pathetic rostering,
>the biggest bugbear.
Hang on a sec. Didn't the old Freight Rail employ casuals at Werris Creek
<there may have been other places>, a couple of seasons ago with the PTU's
agreement?
Cheers
Rex