Thankyou for trying to put the BASSA side of the argument, its very worthwhile particularly as you are a UNITE rep, and the previous BASSA cheerleaders have gone very quiet. I suspect though that your sympathies lie with the non strikers even though it probably sticks in the throat to admit it.
What has UNITE said, if anything to those UNITE members from other BA divisions that have volunteered to man (or woman) the aircraft.
regards