i do hope sincerely that we do not get people saying that 'should we really be going for a pay rise at a time when the airlines are all struggling'.
as far as i'm concerned, they can (insert expletive) off. When we we struggling with 2% pay rises under goverment ownership,whilst those in the private sector were getting double that or more, we didnt hear a word from the nay sayers. As for upsetting public opinion, MP's have voted to keep their lavish expenses, 2nd homes, increased pension terms and conditions, all flying in the face of public opinion. They still did it, effectively saying 'screw you mr&mrs joe public, i'm gonna look after myself'.
Think its about time we followed their example