In 5 years time when everything is rosy again and we ar ein a boom period they will not revert to old terms and conditions will they? of course not. because it wont even be mentioned by management.
Of course they won't, they'll be to busy looking for more cuts to make the business more profitable and increase bonuses. We have to make the stand now.
allegedly the only thing that stopped that happening after 9/11 was the pensions holiday
when the company was going to the wall a new investor was sought and found in the shape of BAA. I see no reason that wouldn't happen again.