lowkoon et al -
You can spin your argument any which way you like, but deep down you know this is wrong. The DPA however, pushed and pushed until they got what they wanted.
Don't muddy the debate with the old CX 'divide and conquer' line.
I wouldn't normally wish any ill on another pilot group, in this case I do.
Mark my words, you will get your shafting from management in due course, and I
for one will not shed a tear.