Hip,
Correct me if I am wrong...if the contract is finally settled...there can be no firings of pilots that walked out.
Also....at what point can the company fire pilots that have walked out....as long as the union exists and they are on strike...no dismissals can be done. The union would have to be de-certified first would it not?
What happens if a contract pilot hires on...does the training...then when confronted with some not very warm regards by striking pilots...refuses to cross the line? What does the company do then...fire him? Laws govern strikers actions...and I certainly pray no one would resort to violent actions but for one....realizing how popular one might be to the strikers gives me pause.
I would not hire on at Air Log now on a bet......
As to CRM and a two pilot cockpit....that is not a concern..being in the accomodation at night is when it would get cramped....or the crew room.
This is headed the wrong way.....certainly compromise is the correct answer.