The company managers can do this now, it's in the current EBA. Put a phone call through to the Association and request talks. They then put on the table their planned redundancies. The Association looks at the figures and tries to get the best deal, not just for those made redundant but those who remain.
I also believe it is for the company managers to come to the table with such a proposal, not the Association.
Understand there are some of us who do not wish to get into another 2007, but it is too early at this time to contemplate something like you say and I would not consider it to be a EBA item. Seek support from fellow LAMEs but do not surround yourself with negativity. Negativity is a downward spiral.
Right now, as a collective, we have supported our Association in their negotiations. We need to be patient and let the team do their work. It is important, especially for those of us who have reservations regarding the planned actions, to show our good faith towards our team and be supportive.
A deal will be brokered in good time. It may take longer than most of us would like, that's life. It is easier to get a good deal when the company managers want to do a deal. It is making the managers hungry for the deal making process we have struggled with to date. Time will tell and keep your eyes open for buggery details.
LAME2