Just to put you lads in the picture with what I gather is happening over in Ireland.
It is different on many levels to what has happened here.
There is an IFALPA recruitment ban AND the guys are going on strike.
Pilots and management have signed agreements regarding who flys Aer Lingus aircraft .
One of these state that the pilots who fly AL aircraft are on the seniority list. Direct entry Captains are sought for the Belfast base ( under worse pay and Conditions of service and pension )and this deprives someone more senior on the seniority list from that position.
Basic stuff I think you all agree.
V