Otterman; as far as i am concerned it is one rule for one and one for another! when KLC was integrated into KLM they got at least 1/2 seniority some got full seniority which i understand caused subsequent problems, you CANNOT therefore expect KLMuk pilots to accept anything less than their Dutch counterparts.
I find it unbelievable and typically arrogant that the VNV and KLM can negotiate a deal to integrate KLMuk pilots WITHOUT consulting OR involving the very people it effects most i.e KLMuk pilots!! the deal that you you have quoted is the one worked out by KLM and the VNV, we the KLMuk pilots have accepted NOTHING and will negotiate our own deal thank you very much and if that involves industrial action then so be it!
A 1/3 ratio??? where the hell did that come from!!! KLMuk is roughly the same size as KLC therefore a 1 to 1 command ratio should be the only option.
We are being royally shafted in all ways, believe me i think KLM has stirred up a hornets nest and our sting is going to hurt!!
