Now the unions/EERC involved have 5 days to get MOL around the table. They often call snap townhall meetings, take-it-or-leave-it type offers.
Hit him whilst he is on his knees, Christmas strikes will hit hard. You've got 5 days chaps, make them count
If there are any casulties, the ECA have set up a fund
https://www.gofundme.com/pilotunity2017
This is a European Industry problem, lets help them help us all.