Just astounding.
Personally I think it's the only way he could guarantee gov. intervention. They will do their best, under the guise of protecting national infrastructure, of overturning the FWA framework as is applicable to this case, and to overnight render the PIA no longer protected.
It's a union busting move, plain and simple. Despite the fact I wont be paid from Monday, I hope AIPA and others concerned call the bluff.
We just got notified the lock out is in response to the P.A's we have been making and the red ties we have been wearing.
Don't worry about DAMP training for pilots, somebody should send a car to the Irishman's house for an immediate drug test - has he lost the plot!!
Hold firm guys and girls