pvmw - I doubt that many people would give their right arm for a basic broadly in line with the minimum wage, plus flight pay for the main crew grade.
Its quite simple. If you are right, then BA will be unable to recruit new cabin crew, and the T&Cs will obviously have to be improved to attract recruits. Not the case?? Damn, reality strikes again. Pay levels aren't a reason for this dispute anyway, so stick the red herring back in its jar.
BA have been incredibly patient throughout this dispute. Try working in industry and behaving like a spoiled child, and you will rapidly be looking for a new job. I for one am heartily sick of the petulant behaviour of Woodley, Durnken Dunc, Lizzie and all their acolytes. They care nothing for the crew they are meant to represent, and only for their own ends and inflating their egos.
If they are representative of British trade unionism, the God help the staff who really need strong union representation and support.