You have all missed the point I made in an earlier post, that tomorrow's (Thursday) ruling on the injunction brought by UNITE will be a watershed or landmark decision. It will be closely watched by all employers in the UK, and if BA can get away with imposition many other companies will follow suit. Am employment contract will not be worth the paper it is written on.
I dont think you quite get whats happening tomorrow. UNITE have applied for an injunction against the imposition, if granted all this does is put a temporary stop to the Nov 16th changes (no doubt much to the delight of those who'll have their VR, unpaid leave, and part time revoked). There only has to be a reasonable chance that Unite are right for the injunction to be granted, it is not a landmark/watershed or whatever you think it is. There will then be a full hearing which may or may not find in Unites favour. If they find for Unite BA will then know its contractual and can, if they still wish to make the changes, send out 90 termination of contract letters instead. All legal and above board. If they find against Unite, Unite will be liable for all BAs costs and potential punitive damages from any counter claim BA may choose to bring before/during/after the ballot.
The court are not deciding whether BA can reduce crewing levels, they are just deciding if they are going the right way about it.
Suprised BASSA havent told you this really.