Someone said 99.9% of pilots are spineless in this matter.
That is an opinion.
I suspect the sentiment behind the post is correct.
What bothers me is the abject lack of support for the - hypothetical - 0.01% who do have a spine.
Are they supported?
Do the 99.9% look up to these people who stand up for the industry??
In my experience they are swamped by the industry, management, the total disinterest of the regulator, and the acceptance and fatalistic attitude of MOST trade unions.
There can't be a pilot in the UK who has not been pressured into discretion at some time in his / her career. It is a common issue that should unite any red-blooded group of pilots.
And yet a guy who stands up for himself is hung out to dry.
If you want to know why unions are non-effective in the UK, this is the best example you will find in recent history.
"Shut up and keep your head down".
Company wins every time - unless you are brave and have GUTS.