People seem to be quick to damn UNITE (BASSA/AMICUS) for wanting to explore negotiation to it's nth degree before announcing strike dates.
We're only quick to damn UNITE for wanting to explore negotiation because it was they (their membership in fact) who chose unanimously at Kempton Park
not to negotiate. The fact that they are now so keen to talk proves everything which has been written regarding the opinion of the strength of their strike vote.
WW will get his way (New Fleet all round quite probably), quite possibly without a strike taking place. If a strike does go ahead, given the numbers suggested previously, it will be ineffectual and the only further damage done will be to the BASSA members who are foolish enough to follow their leaders without question. I find it improbable that these people will be allowed to continue working for BA when the dust settles.