Boondocker
The PCC have barely begun. However, they have already identified that by working WITH BA, rather than against them, they should be able to secure some of the protections (variable allowances etc) you allude to.
"We accept the need for some change but we have concerns that we'd like to address. How can we help you with your savings, whilst we protect the livelihoods of current and future crew?"
Seems a far better start than....
"No we won't look at the books (they're all doctored anyway), we want the same as the Flight Deck we detest, no is the answer what is the question?"
And the proof is in the pudding. Look at the "cushy" deals the pilots and engineers "got away with" by working WITH BA. The benefit of hindsight eh?
BASSA has long outlived it's usefulness to our community.