The biggest ever BASSA meeting, and the largest single gathering of British Airways cabin crew, took place at Kempton Park this morning. There were 1508 members present and they voted on 3 resolutions.
1) The 1/2000 Branch fully authorises the Branch Committee to negotiate on its behalf. Should negotiations not be successful, or should BA impose,
then without further referral or delay a ballot for industrial action will commence. ( This was a reaffirmment of the resolution passed at
January's meeting)
In favour 1508 Abstentions 0 Against 0
2) A vote of no confidence in Willie Walsh.
In favour 1508 Abstentions 0 Against 0
3) Do we accept the principle of saving ÂGBP82m.
No 1508 Abstentions 0 Yes 0
Obviously these sentiments will be passed back to British Airways and we will keep you informed of their response.
Call me a cynic but 100% support in a ballot does tend to be the preserve of Kim Jong-Il, Robert Mugabe and Saddam Husseins of the world!