Originally Posted by
Jet II
I keep hearing this sentiment - but I must admit from my (lowly) position I think BASSA have got a bit of a result - a 19% increase in pensionable pay, 3 extra increments and a 4.6% payrise - I would go on strike for that sort of deal.
Hmmm, let's see.
1. Pensionable pay increase was available to BASSA from early Jan as a result of BALPA's analysis and negotiation resulting in cabin crew having an extra £6m to distribute. BASSA chose to do the same as BALPA had already done.
2. 4.6% payrise is RPI+0.2%. BUT only payable from Feb 2007, not Oct 2006 when the previous agreement lapsed. Like for like this should have been a 5.8% rise.
3. Extra increments, look at 2 above and you'll find out where the money came from.
Overall, BASSA got no new money over RPI through their ill-thought out actions. How they dress it up to their members is up to them, whichever way they chose the reality is that they have been well and truly sh*fted.