I remember the Dragonair freighter base in Manchester. It was closed with 2 weeks notice . and notice of base closure was emailed to all.
Repatriation to hk or be fired was the option for crew. All were on uk based contracts.
The 747400s went to cx . The classics to the desert. No one challenged the legality of this under uk law. All accepted it like lambs .
No one in cx cared .
Now you reap what was sowed 10 yrs ago.
agreeing to Slashing of your own terms & conditions , unbelievable times.