Originally Posted by
RAT 5
I suspect there might have been a few major share-holders making whispers. Perhaps other outside agencies as well. Or do people believe this was a real 'Road to Damascus' moment?
I wouldn't say "Road to Damascus" just probably the inevitable realisation that the only way out of the situation that has developed was a compromise. I can perfectly understand why FR wouldn't want, for example, Aer Lingus IALPA pilots involved in any negotiations so offering to deal with unions on the suggested basis should give his pilots the bargaining facilities they want for themselves.
I believe the Italians have already called off their strike today but no word as yet from any other unions. I'm sure that IALPA were not expecting to wake up to this news and are possibly in a quandary as to how to respond but the ball has now been very effectively transferred to their court.
As things stand, this surprise move makes it, in football parlance, 1-1 with penalties about to be taken
