I am disappointed in the amount of jubilation that it has gone to a strike.
Repeat after me.
There will be no eleventh hour offer.
There will be no eleventh hour offer.
There will be no eleventh hour offer.
There will be no eleventh hour offer.
And glamourgirl, it is not a disgrace that the management let it go this far. It is a disgrace that the cabin crew let it go this far. They are the one who voted, and the only ones that directly influence that process. The company met what the thought were the union demands at every stage, but the crew didn't know what they wanted.
I am very disappointed with this outcome, but I'm pretty sure with only 30% of the crew actively supporting a strike, the company will get through. However, you've kissed goodbye to the 4.8& and alienated the rest of the company. A good result, eh?