How many of you actually have anything to do with BASSA? How many of you are subject to chinese whispers?
I've spoken to BASSA reps recently and they are not refusing to negotiate until all departments as subject to the same level of cuts. They have asked for some transparency though to ensure that the cuts required are for the long term survival of the company and not opportunistic.
They have been told the department budget, the cost savings required, the company proposal and now have been asked to prepare their own proposal to achieve the savings. Which they are doing. They meet again with BA management this friday.
Seems amicable and open to me. No toys being lined up, no strolls to Waterside planned and no thoughts of high court appeals. Just negotiations.