The only way we will get anywhere is by getting rid of seniority.
The only pilots the company needs to attract are SOs. Then they need to retain them long enough so that their seniority prevents them from leaving. Hence the HK Living Allowance and the bond (forgivable loan).
If I could go to another job at or above my current rank then I would have the power to get better conditions.
Mobility of labour is lost with seniority.
When it suits the company we don't have seniority (direct entry FOs & Capts).
The AOA has some excellent people working hard for our good, but they are powerless. Image how much more prepared to flight for better conditions we would be if we didn't fear loosing our jobs at CX, knowing that we could get another job at least as good at another company.