It really isn't that complicated. It's like the definition of "Insanity" (doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different outcome). We (the collective 'we', including the AOA) have always done the 'same' thing, that is: showing weakness and submitting to bullying. Now, almost 25 years after the beginning of that era, we witness the collapse of the career of 'pilot' at CX. So, that being the case, can anyone still employed here as a pilot (less and less by the week) seriously advocate 'negotiation' and 'compromise' and 'concession'?? I might add that CX has just sent a message that they have no respect for their Captains (who still are showing up for work each day, brilliant way to show them how upset you are), and are now effectively instituting a 'D' scale. I think that without an immediate and forceful change of 'relationship' with our management (ie: the flu season is here), there is only one conclusion to reach: the pilots are insane, as they just keep doing the same thing and expecting a different result.
Each one of you should be quietly encouraging your close peers to commit to action. Each one of you should be sending the message to CX that you will either have a proper career here, or you will have one elsewhere. At the moment, the majority of you don't deserve a proper career here, because you won't fight for it. Even more pathetically, most of you are content to let a small minority do the fighting for you. That will only ensure a loss for all.
We are now into the holiday season. CX is desperately hoping and bluffing to get them through that period without operational chaos. The ONLY reason you are reading articles about RyanAir is because THEIR pilots finally had enough and were bold enough to TAKE ACTION. What about YOU. Just asking....