Originally Posted by peasant

My understanding is that it is a bit more complex than that.

Are CX pilots in HK "at will" employees? Yes. The jdugements following the firings in 2001 established that.

However, there are multiple contracts for pilots. New pilots (well, for past few years) have been on set housing allowance of xx per month. Cathay isn't changing these

What it wants to change is the older contracts, which say something like 'suitable housing will be provided'. Up to now, that has meant CX paying LL directly, or re-imbursing pilots rents/ mortgages. CX has given notice that it intends to change this, don't know what to, but presumably same xx that new pilots get. CX position will probably be that this isn't a change in contract, as this will still allow for suitable housing, and so doesn't need individual's agreement. Union's position will probably be that this is a change in contract, and so need mutual agreement.

Note collective bargaining doesn't exist in HK. Union can only advise, individuals still have to agree/ not agree contract changes on one to one basis with company.