Been there about 23? years ago when, I think, Danair pilots were joining us and BA wanted to introduce a different pay scale at LGW.
Management, and the press, painted the same picture as now - "it is all about greedy, overpaid pilots wanting more pay".
We, as BA pilots, were due to strike the next day or as soon as one returned to base.
Usual threats re staff travel.
I was nightstopping in CPH.
The strike was called off the night before when management decided to settle - I was called by BALPA in the hotel in the evening.
It, sadly, will go to the brink as that is all this kind of management understand.
Perhaps it is what they teach them on their MBAs and Harvard courses.
Good luck and don't give in.