Does this include everyone??
Not advocating either side of this, but would you put a family with a newborn in this group?
How about the college students / validating students? They cant afford to take the cut, union member or not.
Just playing Devils Advocate here...
As a recently validated atco, trying to pay off debts, i cannot afford to strike.
However, i am part of the union and if a strike was called, i would not cross a picket line. When you join a Union, you do not join just to get the benefits you undoubtedly aquire through being part of a strong team...you are part of a team, and you need to work together in that team...through good days and bad. If you cant then you shouldnt be part of union. Thats how i see it anyway...i do feel sorry for any atcos with newborns in particular, however, we are not particularly poorly paid in long term, a small hit wont kill anyone.