Ottergirl, valid points and I find myself often agreeing with you, however, if cc find themselves sobbing in crc because they can't take another 10 days away, then they too have the choice to leave. As cc myself, I acknowledge that we do have a good job, we are well paid for what we do. I can fully understand why the public have no sympathy for us. We are all master of our own destiny so if the job makes you unhappy, you have the choice to find another occupation.
Its time for us to accept the moderate change before us in order to obtain long term employment security for everyone at BA and even the thousdands of companies and its employees that rely on trade with BA - around the globe.