The Scope clause only protects BA pilots from being undermined by BA owned / operated aircraft.
It is IAG buying BMI, so Scope doesn't apply.
BA pilots can't strike over this. It is a vote to accept the terms or not.
If not then BA will continue as it is . But will be competing directly with a loco at it's home base. This new company will be very poorly paid, and very productive - so much cheaper. Where will all new routes and growth go??????????
Sure, BA pilots won't disappear overnight. I have 10 years max left, maybe I should be totally selfish and just hang on to my pay and conditions as long as possible, a la Bassa.