One can have some sympathy for 'eurotranspilot' and his concerns about his future, having only just started his aviation career. So I would tell him "Not to join a union, do not support the industrial actions of others and above all, keep your head down!"
However I would also ask him (and all the other conscientious objectors), "Are you willing to accept the benefits gained (like the doubling of the extra day payment) by those brave enough to stand up to the management? Or do you return 50% of your extra day allowance
? Will you tell the company that you don't want the extra days Public holiday (after we have won that concession from them)
? And will you tell your colleagues not to support you should the management dismiss you unfairly
?"
Strike action is not a foregone conclusion. I am sure that our union reps will recommend more considered actions before 'going nuclear'. However, whatever future actions are necessary, we must present a unified and determined front to achieve our aims.
So my final question to the waiverers out there is; "Will you support your colleagues in taking action or simply accept the benefits without risking anything but your reputation
?"
After all, its your conscience you have to live with!