As a member of the public and not CC, my perception is that this is all about UNITE trying to flex their (wasting) muscle, and very little to do with T's & C's.
I was absolutely disgusted by the Youtube video of members cheering a successful strike ballot.
As others have already mentioned, the
PR battle is already over, and UNITE have lost.
I always used to think of BA as the flag carrier, something slightly special compared to other airlines, but not any more. This episode just illustrates that the union seems to want to keep the company in the past, even if it ultimately leads to its demise.
Virgin must be lapping this up.
I hope, for ALL concerned, the strike is averted and common sense prevails.
Isn't Christmas a time of hope..........................?