Tristar500 - dont worry I think whoopsx3 was referring to posts before yours. However, to answer your question - yes a strike will make a difference to their attitude. WW did not have it his own way at EI (the pilots stuck together and got a pretty good outcome) and the threat of a strike will put enormous pressure on him to negotiate.
Remember - independent (PWC) analysis has clearly shown that BA can pay more than they have offered. Simple as that.
Whoopsx3 - you are correct in identifying the power of the trustees. That power could be used to stop WW wrecking the company by allowing an avoidable strike to occur.
As it stands they want me to work 30% longer, or take a 40% drop in pension.
Of course I will strike.