wessexdriver72 - (ps.. is that your age!!!)
I am a BA BALPA member too and initially was a bit disappointed that those who were not willing to contribute to the fight will still gain. However, I understand that the legal advice probably meant that BA had no choice and have therefore tried to 'dress it up' as a gift from a caring employer!!! They are an excellent employer, but not a favourite uncle!!!
However, I am very pleased that the back-pay will go to those people who had the courage of their convictions to leave bassa. It would have been VERY harsh if they had missed out.