The problem is that once a decision has been made by a person, be it for or against IA, it is very difficult for that person to be influenced against that decision. This occurs both with BASSA trying to influence the non strike force and BA the strike force.
Once the decision has been made and the reality of what additional losses that strike action brings hits home then the company must offer a carrot to win those people back over as they have probably resigned themselves to the losses already and feel they have nothing else to lose. That carrot can be re-instatement of staff travel and guarantees of future employment protection but they must be honoured and correctly followed through only then will BA break the strike fully. BA must also make sure that the difficult personal decisions of those who chose to break the strike call also are noted and rewarded. As 1stclass has intimated the decision to break ranks is a difficult and stressful one as the individual must take into account the potential future pitfalls. What was interesting to see was the amount of people who opted to break the strike on the first day after hearing who was already in the CRC. Therefore my hat goes off to and my admiration goes to those who first reported on day 1 of the strike. Their actions directly led to the successful implementation of the contingency plans.
If BA can run the schedule it has planned for the next 4 day strike and then offers a 'get back to work' settlement then Unite would be in the realms of lunacy not to take it. BA will only wait so long before starting recruitment and issuing cancellation of contract. There is no shortage of willing applicants at the moment.
One of the major sticking points for Unite is that BA will not entertain the position of sole negotiator for Unite with respect for new contract employees. Neither will they accept a permenant role of Unite negotiator within the company. Why does Unite want these things so desperately? Looking at the future political agenda for Unite they are buying politicians to ensure that their policies get to the forefront. To do this requires cash and thus subscription fees. If Unite lose BA cabin crew they lose one of their major incomes. They will not accept that. Unite don't care about CC working conditions or wages they want numbers pure and simple.
As I have said before Unite are running a totally different agenda in an election year and BASSA are being played as their election mule.