Now you're talking sense!
74 Bird. I love your post. I'm in BASSA but I have to say, I think CC89 are being far more professional about this. I want to hear BALANCED facts from my union to whom I pay £16 per month to. Not newsletters slagging off management and name calling. And what's the 'diary of a crew member' about? I'm an adult. Talk to me like one. I'm a little disillusioned at BASSA at the moment. I'm not saying BA are right and they're wrong. Far from it. I'm just not so sure that talks are being as constructive as they could be. If BALPA can do it and CC89 can do it, then BASSA must be able to.
As for the hourly rate, I may well be in favour of it. I don't necessarily think it would be a bad thing. Lets see what they propose. I for one, would l like to earn a more consistent wage. Our pays now are totally dependant on what kind of trips you have and not the hours. If we're all doing our 900hrs then we shoud all be paid accordingly. It makes more sense.
Sporran - you're right. Lock them in a room and don't let them out till they resolve it!