Awaiting results
Talks have now ended and BA have requested BASSA to put forward their final proposal re the strike issues by Friday am.
I doubt that BA will accept it. With neither side backing down it's going to be even worse than 97 with that leprechaun at the helm and we'll all be caught up in a nasty dispute that no-one really wants.
I understand frustration from loyal pax, but if you look at the past few years, it's actually never been the fault of CC for any distruption. Ground Staff wildcat strike - nothing to do with us, staff shortages couple of years ago resulting in severe disruption - nothing to do with us in fact BA actually made public statement taking blame, GG/baggage loaders illegal strike - nothing to do with us. Fog, cross debacle, lost baggage, etc etc,
I attended a 'csd in touch' forum with BA managers other day. They said they were 'not suprised' by the the 96% yes vote. That saddens me. What kind of managemet skills have they bought to the company then if such a large majority of their staff feel so unhappy, yet there are soooooo many managers there at our service? There are 3000 pilots at BA with fewer than 20 odd managers. The CC comminity have hundreds! Want to cost cut? OK put your money where your mouth is then guys. All for one and one for all!!
I don't need a CSD, PUR, PE, CCM, DOM etc etc. I'm happy with my direct managers on borad being my CSD/PUR and a DOM for any needs on the ground. My IFA's (of which there are many) relfect I'm doing a great job. I couldn't even tell you my PE's or CCM's name? I've never needed them. Never met them. If I have a problem, there's a perfectly functional DOM on duty all the time.
If they want to save some dosh, fair enough - but lead by example then. You first ...............
By the way, take it from me, (new contractor) BA are NOT as highly paid as the public think.