T & B,
You said
"It is in the context of this poisonous atmosphere that the company actions should be viewed. When your own crews are being intimidated and your passengers are being disadvantaged you have to act."
I would point out that the atmosphere you are talking about was created by CX who had regularly implemented changes to contracts and agreements unilaterally.
I myself have had my contract broken by CX twice and was threatened with dismissal in both cases when I complained.
Regardless of this threats to individuals are, as you say, totally unacceptable and your linking the 49'ers to them is in very bad taste.