Where from here?
The company mismanaged this situation. They should have made constructive proposals long ago.
There are several paths converging forcing the company to act. Cathay will suffer future pilot shortfalls if sufficient TC's are not on the line. The 48 A350s will arrive, they can not be deferred. Cathay will transfer A330s to KA to crew the A350s. The contract award for the automated rostering system requires a long term RP in place.
This put the pilot groups in great power and at great risk.
How far CX is willing to go toward meeting the pilot's demands will be seen by 31 May. Not participating in these negotiations would be foolish. We must negotiate or by default we loose. The company will not give us everything we demand. How much and where will we compromise?
CC was to get to this point.