Dissing JW is easy on here, but I wouldn't do it to his face. He's had a very long career in this business and has seen everything, twice.
I agree with him. As Dastardly said - "Mutley, do something"
My union stuck it's chin out last year and management crumbled. It can work if the tactics are thought through.
As Flybe are head to head with Ezy on a number of roots, where margins are thin, the last thing they'd want is a stoppage that allows the competitor an advantage. Think on.