@Doug the head i think you hit the nail on the head and its great to see people finally singing from the same hym sheet.
If we take the Allied pilots Association for a quick example they have come threw some just adverse situations as we do in Ryanair with American Airlines.
In a deeply anti union country they have won better terms and conditions.But they did it threw very good organisation and teamwork working togetheir.They realised that every pilot needs to do something not just join a union but work towards achieving its goals,and be prepared to strike if neccesary.
As a reluctant contracter im aware that i have just as much rights as an employee under irish law.
The reality is the management will continue to squeese and squeese the pilots for maximum work rate and minimal pay back until we stand up to them and say enough is enough but it takes every one of YOU...
For me almost every pilot agrees that we need to stand up to them..But some will always fall victim to the Ryanair propaganda and im sure it wont be long before we hear it here.