so many words but...
so many words JB (jeyaratnam??) but i would have to agree with you 100%.
at the end of the day, it is best if the union members voted with their legs. CAL, EK, Dragonair, that may put an end, and i say MAY to all this abuse of the labour office.
someone even mentioned passport restrictions for singaporeans over a jug of beer the other night. not too far fetched i would think once they start playing hard-ball. it would take an act of parliament, you say?? like how long would it take? 10 mins to propose, debate then pass into law?
under a similar post, i think cadets joining the cargo outfit are forbidden to be union members? but again, without confirming, i would not put it pass them.
telling ppl,'if you don't like it, you can leave!' is one thing, when ppl actually walk, i think i would not put it pass them to hinder/block/frustrate your efforts to go somewhere and ply your trade.
remember you heard it here first and not the local daily.
(okay, i guess i should stop laughing now, southernmtn)