And if you listen to the union, they were quite reasonable and willing to negotiate too
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What both parties say in public and both say around the table will be two different things, and I'll bet the truth is somewhere in the middle.
I think that BA are being a bit opportunistic in trying to permantly slash conditions for a temporary downturn, but likewise the union are probably playing hardball.
I'm sure BA isn't devastated about the strike though... they traditionally make the union look bad in the aviation industry.