lgeflyboy - whilst I understand what you are getting at I don't think BASSA are going to achieve this by not talking to BA any longer over these cost savings, there is no precedent for the protection of CC's work within the UK like there is for the Pilots (SCOPE) - if you want it, you will HAVE to give something in return.
And no I am afraid I haven't read the mirror today......... prefer the, oh I dunno, Sun?