Good point Wirbelsturm, however (sorry)....
Given that we still don't know what form the final limitations will take, and options such as a Judicial review are being discussed, which could slow down the process even further, IAG are a long way off implimenting anything ( and BTW the changes could have a detrimental effect on our cabin crew, but this whole debate seems to have passed them by) .
SEPLA have their own problems close to home at the moment so I somewhat doubt they'll be warmly welcoming a BALPA rep to discuss joint tactics any time soon....in other words Waterside I suspect that if your story is correct "you've been had".
Having just returned home from a FTOCM I now have it on good authority that Cabin Crew and Flight Crew hours will not rise above our present limit. However the BA 2 man operated flights will increase above the parameters of present operational limits.
I'm sure there's operational savings to be made which will not suit a minority of our colleagues but plans have now been signed,sealed and delivered.
Here's to a successful and profitable future !