Bronx - whether this captain was promoting unions through speech or literature is immaterial.There was no disciplinary procedure pursued.Does this mean that if in using your human right to free speech,if you mention the word "union" during your working day it is gross misconduct.Knowing the captain involved,i am 100% sure that any advice was given out of concern only.
When you look at this incident in the light of ryanair managements previous history of industrial relations,they are once again following a method they have used before.They will attempt to intimidate the pilot group through memos and then tell all that there will be huge reprecussions if union recognition is accepted.Then they will pick an "example pilot",fire him without due process and take the hit in court.this sends out a message to other pilots,"we will fire you if you pursue the union route".this is not the first time that it has happened.
would he have been fired for promoting a "ANTI-union" stance,if this stance was consrued to affect safety?Me Thinks NOT!!!