Agree with the above, apart from BA dismissing strikers.
If a strike action is called which BA believes is illegal, then the union is exposed for a claim for damages and the reps are exposed to a charge of gross misconduct.
If BA notifies Unite that it will make a claim for any damages incurred from the date a strike is called would Unite call a strike (also note how Len McCluskey seems happy to let TW carry on with this even though he has relinquished his role as JGS)? If a strike is called and the reps are immediately suspended for gross misconduct, would any member of cabin crew in their right mind go on strike?