ns68,
Take a good look at the terms and conditions of the airlines you trumpet so much. Much as someone posted that BA pilots are paid far more then Virgin, the reality of per hour cost is somewhat different to the headline grabbing figures when contracted hours are taken into account.
Have a look at the working practices of AF/LKM, LH and, now, Alitalia and you will find a workforce that works far longer hours and doesn't have the ability to hold the company to ransom over disruption etc.
BASSA want power nothing else and they are more than willing to sacrifice you, me and the rest of BA to cling to it.