No one is planning any mass resignations. All action that will be taken will be done under protected industrial action within the laws of FWA.
In 1989 the media was controlled by Ables and Hawke during the dispute and the pilots never really had a chance. Today news comes thick and fast from so many directions (journo's scout everywhere for a story) that a few execs in what has now become unfortunately a second tier business (of there own doing) wont be able to contain all the spotfires set by the loyal QF staff.
Australians are sick of the big bad bully corporations.
So sit back, grab a beer and enjoy the end of Mr Joyce's short QF career.