harrypic:
After giving it some thought I believe that BA's approach is actually appropriate. They have given the non-members of BASSA the ability to make their own decisions and have a binding agreement with their employer, and they have served notice on BASSA members that a very reasonable offer is on the table.
This is an excellent signal for the non-militant members of BASSA that it's time for you to communicate your wishes to your leadership. It is the members call.
Would be interesting, and almost amusing, if non-BASSA members ended up with a better agreement at the end of this dispute than those letting themselves be dictated to by individuals best qualified to give food and alcoholic beverage reviews.