ARRR!!! NOW I SEE!!!
Only the PILOTS were accused of being the same as all the other workers.
All the OTHER workers weren't accuse of being like all the other workers.
Well! A mortal insult like that certainly deserved the precipitation of the worst industrial dispute in the countries history and the loss of tens of thousands of job.
As to my history, I've told you all about it before, but you continue to believe what ever you wish (you always have!)
One thing you have never cleared up however,
Why DID you apply for your job back?