God!!! it seems to me that this forum is either full of bitter pilots, who obviosly aren't getting their way with CC or by people who really don't have a clue about people's lives.
CC have families and lives just like anyone, pilots or no pilots..many CC are actually married to pilots and have their children.
We are protecting our future and if that seems such a terrible thing, well I am sorry, just get over it.
No strike or ballot would need to happen if the imposition was lifted and the company would go back to negotiation....it is as simple as that.