Thanks Imast for your starter for 10 - I agree!
And to TopBunk, Plodding, Wobble thanks - we were finally getting somewhere - until the tone got lowered.
We are where we are. You can debate all you like about how much LHR cabin crew are paid, but that is what BA set out to pay its' crew, however long ago. We have a contract of employment and even Bill Francis has stated on intouch days, it is not our fault - BA agreed to it and he doesn't (allegedly) want to impact on that.
And yes, I fully agree that we have arrived at this point due to BASSA's inability to negotiate and always saying no. As Nuigini states it is very difficult if you dare to stick your neck out, and I too have battled onboard with issues "because BASSA said no." So what can we do......?
Well, for me, there ARE numerous changes that could be made to make us more productive. So, I AM going to stick my neck out and list a few just off the top of my head....
Back-to-back hotels
QRS hotels
Fixed Links
Crew complements onboard
Disruption Agreement
Global Alleviation
But...both sides have put a communication freeze on and I think this is really unhelpful. Under STS we were kept informed - not so under this regime, and I find it frightening. What is going on? Are they discussing things like the above, or is New Fleet the ONLY option for WW?
I sincerely believe that there are many more like Rainbow and myself, but as stated it REALLY is daunting beyond belief to dare to speak out.
One lone voice at a very militant BASSA meeting just ain't gonna crack it I'm afraid....