C/union,
I would like to hope that the dub and london crews would stand behind you, but there are the usual suspects who whoul tow the company line. They are called the ass lickers. The ones who talk up the company because the think they will be liked and get the big jobs.
Maybe its time for a change of mangmt, ( and while we are on that topic maybe the chief pilot aswell, i hear he is still causing chaos!) and maybe a phone call to the french authorities would go along way.
What about the unions? have you been in contact with ialpa again? I think that now would be the time to get all people together to support the french base. Give them a call. there is no harm in trying.
Stand up and fight. If you say that you have nothing to lose then gather your troups and go. I'll prop have a beer with u in Dubai next year but you are better giving it a go!
Best of luck