I dont want to alienate Bassa as I would keep them in the loop and my efforts are full of good intentions, not political sabotage.
Hang on a second here folks.
Who are BASSA, they are not a separate entity!
They are your representatives who do what you ask of them - you elect them after all.
Speak to them, demand answers, demand a members meeting and when a meeting is scheduled - attend it and don't follow the herd mentality - if you don't, then don't sit there feeling sorry for yourself.
I'm sorry, but sometimes 'tough love' is what is required.
BASSA are backs to the wall at the moment because they have never had to negotiate in the last 20 years, they have just said 'No' and have lost the skill required to 'trade' to a satisfactory deal.
Contrast the way in which BALPA deal with the company - regular detailled bsuiness talks with the CEO and CFO, adult to adult reviews and root and branch reviews of options etc put forward freely by both sides culminating in a hopefully successful outcome that delivers for both parties.
Ok, so there have been recent conflicts (Openskies for one), but in the past decade there have been successful conclusions to wage restructuring and work coverage talks.
It is time for the cabin crew community to take control of their destinies again by regaining control of BASSA. Only you can do that.