This isn't a discussion about pay, Romans, this is a discussion about Bassa's ability to represent its members effectively.
The macho posturing of the reps doesn't wash with people like the HMRC, and since the reps are only interested in giving BA a bloody nose, Bassa have ignored the problem. This issue has an immediate and material effect on cabin crew take home pay (and I don't believe you're not interested in that), and proper representation by a mature and capable union would have made a significant difference to the effect of this new tax rate.
Balpa reps spent a massive amount of effort, together with a couple of BA managers, to present a well-thought out case for HMRC to significantly increase the non-taxable element of allowances. It looked bad at first (similar to cabin crew's figures) but effective NEGOTIATION, together with sound research and a well presented case have resulted in me being about only about £7/month worse off.
How much are you worse off from next month, Romans? (Or MissM, Watersidewker etc)