Can we rein in the hysteria a little, guys? The picture of rampant, rabid back-stabbing is not one I recognise in the slightest.
1) There was no offer of Airbus ratings to the "top echelon" of senior pilots. There was a bidding system for base, type and rank that was done in order of seniority. Yes, the process was very badly handled by management, but every one who placed a bid did so for their own ends, that's what bids are for. I know of at least one pilot who can count his seniority in two digits who didn't get his first bid.
2) The idea that all TCX pilots can make huge sums in overtime on the backs of their colleagues is nonsense. There are some instances when training/extra work etc causes peaks in overtime available. Some people will take it because they're greedy, some because they need the money, and some won't take it at all either because of ethics or they prefer the time off. There are a few guys who'll grab what they can and to hell with everyone else, but that's not confined to TCX, is it?
3)The overtime scheme is part of the pilots' agreement with management. For the BALPA CC to even open a discussion on it can leave them open to an attack from the company for inciting industrial action without holding a ballot.
Finally, AmericaFyeah, I'm guessing from your username that your're from across the pond where, as I understand it, the concept of democracy is right up there with God and apple pie. 62% in any ballot is a CLEAR majority. You can argue all you like about the size of the ballot, but if members of the workforce choose not to sign up to the negotiating body, you can't blame those who did if you don't like the result.