I've never read such childish petty drivel in years. It sounds as if most of you believe that you have some God-given right to demand the pay increase that you believe is right. How on earth is a strike going to help!! If you feel so upset there is always an exit door. No-one is forcing you to work. There are plenty of other jobs around, and no doubt plenty of people that would jump into your shoes, and lots more that would welcome a pay rise of 2.4%.
I don't work for bmi but have been in the business for many years, and hardly anyone has mentioned the most important issue of all. The PASSENGER. It's he/she who pays your wage - not the company, and you are currently losing hundreds of bookings because of uncertainties, which inevitably puts strain on the business, leading to potential cut-backs and redundancies. Is this what you want? If so - there are some sick people around!
It's a free world - and if you don't like it no-one is stopping you from leaving!