It really does seem a declaration of war by RYR. Surely this case is superb opportunity for any association wishing to represent a group of employees to offer free help and show its mettle. If none do then they demostrate something else and it is surely not going to attract new recruits.
However, back to the case in point. It is written by RYR that the gross misconduct had a potentail -ve Flight safety consequence. In any court of appeal, should the employee choose that rotue, they would have to demonstrate this charge and how it would have said effect. Thye can't just make up the rules off the cuff. They can try, but if opposed then they have to justify their actions. Does anyone, including Leo H.C. have any idea what criterea they could possible use to justify this claim to an independant tribunal? This is legal territory. There has been much comment about RYR doing what it wants; and this pilot brought it upon himself etc. etc. That's not the point. If they acted outside their own written disciplinary code, and EU labour law, they have to stand up and justify it.
Interestingly, P.B. has put his own name to the action. He said that "in his opinion......." This would suggest it did not come from Dublin; or is he being hung out to dry? Any inside knowledge.
One thing is certain; if this was on the trains/busses/freight lorries they would stop running the next day; at least out of the station of this employee.