For your info:
THe VNV have never directly been against the uk pilots, but rather do not actively support them.
In many meetings over the years they have accepted that some changes could occur, if KLM approached them.
The problem is the Price the VNV set is so high that KLM do not want to entertain their position. THe VNV hold the cards.
The UK pilots suffer. THe Uk employed pilot division are therefore using the industrial position to raise the stakes so that maybe KLM will consider the VNV's asking price as being more palatable than the alternative. There is a deal possible here as long as the VNV talk is genuine and the price is not unreasonable.
Personally whilst I accept the strength of the VNV they are only hurting themsleves in the long run when they show the Air France how to behave.
Pressure must be brought on the VNV to negotiate in good faith with the goal of a solution and not an obstacle.