Originally Posted by
ayroplain
Let us assume for the moment that they did do a 180.
If, and I say IF they saw any Aer Lingus reps on the union's team when they arrived they would have every right to walk away given the long history between the two airlines and, in particular, with the IALPA President. It doesn't matter which side of the discussion you are on, it happened. If you don't know what that history is then you need to look it up. In this (Dublin) dispute it is a very relevant factor whether you agree or not.
Any Aer Lingus presence on the team would have to be considered a provocative (bad faith) move by the union.
On the other hand, if there was nobody on the team from Aer Lingus then that's a different ballgame altogether.
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You don’t seem to have any grasp of how negotiations for a EBA/CBA are carried out. There are established guidelines that define “bad faith”. Whom one chooses to negotiate, isn’t one of them. Your points above are irrelevant. They’re a transparent attempt to muddy the waters, delay, distract and reframe the discussion. Ryanair have no ability to dictate who the pilots choose as negotiators.
Are you implying that the Ryanair team would be so upset by the choice of negotiators that they would be unable to continue ? Overwhelmed and distracted, angered and unable to concentrate ? Spluttering spittle over their tight polyester and spandex suits, at the hint of facing a negotiating team that doesn’t please them. Interesting.