The efforts of the remaining 49ers would not have been possible without the CPU and the convictions of its founders. Essentially for UK based pilots the clause in the Veta COS that CX thought they could use to fire us has been virtually eliminated as a result of this action. All UK based pilots are now in a better situation regarding their employment. This was one of the goals originally set by the AOA back in '01. Since deserting the 49ers the contract for CX pilots has not improved, in fact you are all flying harder for the same or even less salary and benefits.
One of the prime objectives of any union is to look after the interests of its members. Comparing the performance of the two I reckon the CPU is doing a better job of it. All UK based pilots are now in a significantly better position than they were a week ago. Can the AOA even come close to a statement like that? Has the AOA even made one significant change (for the better) or improvement in the contract in the last 3 years? Important questions to ask yourself when you are spending 1% or so of your salary. JF should be ashamed of himself for taking your money.