The company wanted the fleet grounded when the 49ers were fired; they could then tear up the contracts due to an 'illegal' strike and rehire on their own (reduced of course), terms; a 'lockout'. CX, or its consultants, may have 'read the manual' after a mass resignation by Australian domestic pilots in 1989 which resulted in a very similar situation which in that case eventually worked in management's favour.
CX was embarrassed when a strike wasn't called, and the boys sat at home on Reserve while our passengers flew in the dodgy chartered aircraft that had been pre-booked.
WHAT UTTER CRAP.......by a membership that was too scared to do anything so they come up with a sorry ass excuse as to why nothing was done.
. Half the membership were too scared to participate in MSS....and you actualy believe not going on strike was a tactical decision???? Give me a f#@*ng break!!
You do remember how we all got new contracts and were told sign or be fired right?? They don't need us to go on an "illegal strike" to reduce our CoS.
The AOA emerged smaller due to 'quitters', but the remaining core financially assisted the 49ers for years and became the basis for a much stronger group with no illusions as to the scruples and competence of who we work for.
Yup the same members that eventually sold out the 49ers because the extra dues were becoming an inconvenience..
Che's post is spot on!