Wobble, i cannot believe how misguided you are in your assumption that anything given away now, due to the harsh economic trading conditions,can then be negotiated back from BA management when profitability returns.Anyone who knows anything about industrial relations within BA,knows full well,that benefits and conditions,surrendered,are never,ever,re-instated and that's a fact.I believe the union are prepared to make "temporary" concessions to alleviate the financial pressure on the airline,that we all appreciate.On the understanding that when trading conditions improve,these temporary measures will be recinded.The company will not agree to that proposal,as they are determined to undermine the current benefits enjoyed by cabin crew once and for all.An opportunistic attack,i have heard it described as,on employees terms and conditions.BA cabin crew are not out to destroy the company,nor are they oblivious to the economic conditions in which the company operates.Sensible compromise is the way to get through the current financial situation,not an aggressive attack on employees long term livelihood.That's my take on the situation,i of course expect to be corrected.Good luck to all involved,i hope common sense prevails from both management and union.