Interesting about the NSP - I did keep fairly up to date with the strike situation and can see it from both sides. If people have been employed on a certain contract they will understandably want to try to keep their terms and conditions but there again the company has to operate as a business. Having run my own business (not an airline of course but still a business) it is a constant battle at the moment to keep in operation. Other companies are always trying to charge less and keep costs low and you have to follow this trend to keep going. I am in the process of selling my business and it is not an easy task! Yes it would be nice for everyone to be paid a high wage and have amazing conditions but if it is at the cost of the business going under then nobody gains.
So I can see it from both sides - a happy balance has to be found to keep the company going and also keep staff employed.