I think in the present climate the cabin crew need to take a look at themselves (particularly compared to other airlines) and be thankful they're in a job at all and haven't been stung with large redundancies. The fact that it appears they asked members who'd already taken voluntary redundancy to vote doesn't help their argument.
I couldn't believe one of the gripes I read; the Cabin Service Director's (aka Chief Steward) being upset at losing a crewmember and have to serve passengers themselves on long haul flights.
All in all, sheep being led in the dark by self-important unions. A 12 day strike is rather taking the piss too, TBBH.