So IAG are going to chop 20 shorthaul airframes (and associated crew) - just as they bid to buy the rest of Vueling. So the Iberia unions made things "difficult" and the company just simply goes for the nuclear option.
Modern MBA management technique. Two birds with one stone. Reduce costs significantly and "stick it" to the union in one swoop.They're really playing hardball - Willie probably doesn't want another long drawn out saga like the BA cabin crew/UNTIE fiasco.
Have to agree with Wirbelsturms comments re Iberia management.