It has so far taken the Norwegian CAA 9 weeks to NOT yet issue a security clearance to colleagues who joined before me, beginning to wonder if the Pilots Union have "friends" up in Bodø ?
Because of this, none of us have had much contact with normal line-guys.
My advice to the one I had contact with ,was to insist the Union adopt a strategy that does not alienate us, nor require us to breach our contract by NOT working.
It is not for me to advise/imagine how this could be achieved, but , I think it is sound advice.
Howzabout
Free Union membership for a week/month, offered to Crew reporting for work, allied to a Question of whether you ( now a Union member) wish to cross an official IALPA picket line ? just a suggestion.
I do not wish to be accused of being hypocritical, and I don't think I am, when I say, regardless of events, we cannot be expected to breach OUR contract, without some Union protection/mandate.
If a way is found to alleviate this, I am sure you will find most of us are supportive of your (or if I can be so bold as to suggest "our") cause.
Best wishes