I think it is a stroke of genius by BA, even better than those already played.
This time they are in effect offering cabin crew the ballot denied them by BASSA, going over the heads of those with a vested interest in continuing the dispute as they are either sacked or suspended or motivated by a political agenda or a desire for control of the business.
BA are not breaking any laws but are clearly stating that any strike vote will have serious financial consequences for the whole cabin community if there is a yes vote (and not just those voting yes), thus making a strike call based on a small turnout unlikely in the sense that is will result in a much higher ballot turnout. imho it makes the likelyhood of a strike vote substantially less likely, and hence totally disenfranchise any control BASSA still have.
BA are effectively giving democracy back to the BASSA majority, the question is whether or not they will step up to the plate. BASSA high command must be bricking it
