Quote: "Why is it that pilots need public support if we go on strike, but if you are a farmer or a buss driver you dont?!!?! The way I see it we do not need public support because we are not protecting public T&Cs, we are protecting PILOTS T&Cs! All the way! "
If you lose public support (assuming you ever had it in the first place) you lose the argument and strengthen management's hand. It is noted that you equate being a "professional" pilot with that of farmers and bus drivers.