so why has no-one suggested copying the sensible parts of their agreements for the better good of the majority of cabin crew?
Actually, they have. Before Carmen (CC SYSTEM) was purchased the CC unions did ask if we could look at Priam (I think thats the right name for the FC system) but were told that it would be too expensive to administer for CC due to the complexity. The pilots apparently accepted 'draft' as a way to offset the cost of the bidding package they use; it is much more complex than Carmen. Our current system does have the potential to be used for WW crew but research suggests that the success rate would be pretty low given the allowance based remuneration. Other airlines use it for trip swapping and leave alllocation as well so it could do more if we let it.