It does appear that BASSA are clutching at straws. However, history tells us that it is a tactic that has worked well for them in the past. I suppose time will tell.
I sympathise with anyone that is going to lose out either way. I also feel that if it does turn nasty in the next few months, there will be a lot of very unhappy crew at work. At what point does ones' health come before a vehicle to earn money?