So what are you saying wateroff, give them the green light regardless of whether it's right or wrong. If that's the case, then why don't we simply give management the go ahead to do whatever they want irrespective of who's stuff up it is!
If pilot groups gave the OK for a breech of an EBA/Award condition everytime management cried poor (as a result of their own incompetance I might add), then pilots would have no Lifestyle/Terms and conditions left. Something, airlines have been working steadily towards for years.
Wake up. Know your adversary!