Airsupport - The pilots resigned en masse to protect their super fund that was going to be declared forfeit if the dispute continued.
Few, if any, realised that their action wouldn't bring about a negotiated settlement, they didn't know of the conspiracy between Hawke and Ables.
It was a tragic day for Australian aviation and the many people, including yourself, involved, either directly or indirectly. It was also a tragic day for the future of clean government, honesty and credibility in business.