Missing the Point
Viper 3
I think you're missing the overall point in this thread - start from the beginning and read it all! Specifics don't matter to the general population (aviation or general) as in this day and age anyone can claim to speak the truth about the facts.
What I, and many others see is a bunch of highly paid individuals looking for more in a time when the country (and indeed most of our neighbours) can't afford these requests. So what if new technology is being introduced.... There isn't an industry in the world that hasn't had to adapt to remain competitive - and you want more money to erode any benefits this technology may bring.
Take a look at the now defunct printing industry in Ireland the UK. For years the well paid printers looked for extra money every time something 'new' was introduced. Many print firms even paid their workers in cash every week because the union wouldn't accept an electronic payment method without huge compensation! Now where are those companies - bust and the jobs in mainland Europe and further afield leaving workers who were so 'super-qualified' and compensated that they had no chance of finding a job that would use their life long skills or the type of money they were used to! Many are now driving taxis!
Look at the big picture and keep your head down in these times.