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Cries of "shame" and "union power" rang out as speakers blasted stalled negotiations over a new enterprise agreement the union claims puts safety at risk. The Australian and International Pilots Association has written to Qantas chief executive Vanessa Hudson to explain its "unprecedented intervention", alleging that Mr Goyder has overseen one of the most damaging periods in the airline's history.
"That's why we think its probably time for the leadership of Mr Goyder to finish but for Vanessa Hudson's perspective, look she's saying all the right things. I think it's important that talk is cheap so the action she actually implements going forward will be the proof in the eating. We're committed to working with her to try and turn this company around so you and all of your listeners can be proud of Qantas once again.