Miamimike,
Do you really believe that, have you really seen so little of the bigger picture that you think Willie would be allowed by the board and shareholders to go on an unsupported one man mission?
Please, before you assume that running a large company is about uncontrolled egos think about how the purse strings are controlled.
Unless the people who actually own BA felt that this was the correct course of action and Willie was representing their views and intentions he would be reigned in or removed.
That has clearly not happened or looks likely to happen.
The crusade is not to appease non strikers but to put in place a business structure fit for draw back those j customers without the future threat of more strike action hanging over their bookings.
Being the leader of a company like BA in the current climate is not about being popular to the employees, it is ideal but not necessary. What is is being popular with the city and shareholders. It seems Willie and his plan clearly are.
Jazzy