I take your point, I would not be surprised if WW responds to strike action with a very heavy hand. Negotiations should always be conducted in a reasonable fashion, but don't expect anything other than a very heavy handed response from BA Management once a strike gets underway. What has gone before under WW is informative;
"In response to the strike, Aer Lingus took all pilots off the payroll at midnight and will not reverse this decision unless they agree to work the new roster.
While the airline is operating a skeleton service using hired planes today, it has suspended all flights tomorrow and on Saturday.
IMPACT described the company's move as a lockout, saying pilots would be available for work from tomorrow morning."
I hope there is absolute clarity about what to expect.