One of those posts on the main CC thread that make you wonder why they are not being challenged and why are these individuals not seeing what the big picture actually is.:
Posted by Abbey Road:
gr8tballsoffire, I'm still not convinced.
If many/most aircraft are not flying, cabin crew are not
required to turn up for work. Consequently, BA don't know who
would have been striking, and so has to continue paying them. Surely?
As I understand BA's empowerment under present terms all they have to do, given the changeable nature of the flight impact of the ash fallout, is to require scheduled crews to report for service, not knowing whether its going to be a "go" or not, and that will give you a rough idea of your striking or non-striking individuals.
Criminey people, this is not rocket science and the militant cabin crew won't find an easy "out" because of a happenstance disruption.
You will be either "In" or "Out", whether you fly or not.