I think that apart from the many issues that are being balloted on, the overriding dissatisfaction is with the ways our (new) management seem to work.
Come in - slash slash slash - obtain massive goody bag of £££ - leave.
We never make enough profits (despite being one of the most profitable airlines in the world). We are never working hard enough. We are too expensive. This is all we ever hear.
Carnage, i totally agree with a lot you say about BASSA (this despite being a BASSA member). They are somewhat inflexible and militant and i wouldn't like to be an employer having to deal with them.
Saying that, even AMICUS have publicly stated that the BA management are treating them like crap and that more 'formal' discussions (read notification of ballot) will need to take place if BA isn't more forthcoming.
I'm not going to get into discussions about the number of Pursers we have (yes, we do have too many of the 747) or the loss of a crew member post 2001 etc. I believe these are all side issues.
The real issue (for me personally) is EG300 and our inept management. Management that don't seem to be able to see further than their next bonus/profit share.
EG300 is a farce. How can an operation under general anaesthetic NOT be discounted under EG300??? I had my appendix out 3 months ago and was off ten days. At my Attendance Review Interview I was told I had 'triggered an occassion' because they only 'discount' 48 hours after a general anaesthetic. Are they saying I should be back flying after 48 hours of having my appendix taken out??
I believe that BA and BASSA should engage an Independent Arbitrator.