Obviously no shortage of pilots then, if that’s the case.
Not quite sure that there is any correlation. Perhaps the union shares the same opinion as you,
I would respectfully suggest your management does not! It is likely well aware of the retirement rate increase and is positioning ahead to control labour unit cost.
As I suggested previously it is disappointing that myopia seems to be the order of the day. My hope is that the Cobham pilots realise the company uses professional and detached negotiators, pilots do it themselves. In such circumstances it is readily apparent which side wins the day.
I would respectfully suggest that many Cobham pilots know exactly the lay of the land and need neither PIA provisions nor a union directive to realise how vulnerable the company position is.