The Purser absolutely has gone from the upper deck as of Sept. 07. If anyone is in doubt, please check on ESS.
It seems that BA have gotten exactly what they want and the few minor changes will make no impact on BA's operation.
For any post 97 crew with high hopes of a big pay rise, forget it. It was never going to happen anyway. Personally, I think a basic of £18600 is fair.
I'm pleased this crisis didn't reach pitch fever as I do believe that blackace is also completely SPOT ON with this info. We, the crew would have lost anyway. I'm new contract myself, but I don't believe this strike would have solved any problems. Just being realistic I guess.