and for Mr Mouse:
What is actually being missed is that BALPA realised that this would probably effectively bankrupt them. Possibly it was legally winnable, but not within the timeframe of the BALPA bank accounts.
God has always been on the side of the big battalions, but he has also historically shied away from hypocrites. One of the best spin-offs has been the lack of comment from Hand Solo. Hurrah.
Moral - never pick a fight you can't win.