I suppose the Airbus and 747 First Officers are trying on their pinnies again, only that if it wasn't for our Flight Crew colleagues sticking their noses into our business, the dispute would have been over long ago. Surely they must realise that the savings required for the war that Willie is waging on the cabin crew, cannot be recouped from them alone. If the cabin crew lose this battle, watch Willie roll over all departments and erase their existing contracts and pension rights. What an own goal!
The departments where the volunteers usually work must be stretched to the limit as their colleagues go off flying. And after 23 days of strike action, will that job still be there?
Walsh's downfall when the history of this dispute is written up and discussed in lectures about industrial relations will focuson one issue. The big mistake by Willie was not only to try and win all the points, but at the same time humiliate the workforce and stick the boot in. His actions will ensure a fight to the death, as now principle and dignity is at stake.