I personally highly doubt that AAR was the instigator of this manoeuvre. Just not in his mindset. Was more than likely "told" by Sir TC to do this... or at least find out why everyone is leaving in record numbers.
This reminds me of the time the head of the cabin crew held meetings last year with the group and they voiced their frustration and sometimes anger from what I'm told at the head... only to be told effectively, this is how it is.
IMO this is just going to be window dressing and a few more crumbs to the minions to make it appear something "may happen" down the road.
Think of it... the most dyer thing are rosters right now and that simply can't be fixed with the amount of flying EK want to do.
But... here's hoping to actually having something good coming from this!
Best of luck guys!!
Kap