Interesting use of language "flaps", perhaps even a bit confrontational.....
For the sake of completeness the volunteer list is being filled by folks from all departments, Frankly many people in BA, be they in BALPA, Unite, or Anyother union are not prepared to lie down and let this dispute bankrupt the company. If you think "JM", worries about people signing up for a volunteer list then think again.
binsleepin - I wouldn't hold your breath, apart from the length of time it takes to process the record check I'd say that whilst it is probably legitimate for the Company to use current employees to man flights, hiring new labour specifically to strike break might be a bridge to far legally . Expansion in the wake of all this? Sadly forget it, until at least this time next year, IMHO of course. I think most of us at BA are just hoping to reach the end of this year with our jobs intact.
Good luck anyway.