blow.n.gasket, a shekel here or there is quite likely!
The point, as I am sure you are aware, was following the previous post, as Keg alluded to the bit in the business cycle where the advantage is with organised labour is when a collapse is imminent! The 'cycle' is used over and over to drive through concessions.
It will be interesting to watch Ryanair pilots as they deal with an adversary far more advanced (and dark)as it relates to dealing with people and hopefully redefine pilot terms and conditions to a more respectful footing. Whether the pilot body worldwide understands the paradigm shift of the demographic impact remains to be seen!