When the NO is announced, there will be no blood letting by Swire, that would be a loss of face. Expect wringing of hands expressions of disbelief and disappointment and a period of silence.
The GMA is an up and coming attack dog out to show his mettle. The NC was on its hind foot with resignations, the lead negotiator out to prove how brilliant he was and willing to sell many demographics within the CX pilots out with his "nothing for anyone tactics and bargaining." The GMA exploited that, attack when the enemy is weak and least expecting.
In the weeks to come the GMA/DFO will tighten the screws. Pay rise 1%, last one ever, HKPA ha, RPs=AFTLs where we decide. Get these new joiners in on POS18, flood the ranks and dilute the population.
The 3rd floor is acting like they know the result already, letters have gone out to line captains to test the water for training positions. Interesting Times. (Again)