Situation has changed, we have now a major join up with Iberia and American Airlines which I don't think the management wants loomed by a strike threat
It's not a threat anymore. BA have 3800 VCCs trained and ready to fly. There are only a maximum 4200 strikers. It's just not a credible threat anymore. The press aren't remotely interested and our flights are full because our frequent flyers know they'll fly come what may.