The latest from BASSA
Finally after many months of going around in circles BA yesterday (23rd) handed over their proposals for cabin crew cost savings, in writing. While talks continue we have agreed not to reveal the "nitty gritty" detail but we can say our first impressions were one of disbelief and then anger.
Proportionally, BA are expecting Cabin Crew to give much much more than all other areas put together.
Today BASSA are preparing a counter offer, which we hope to present to the company later in the week but the gap between us at present is large enough to fly a fleet of jumbos through it and whether that gap can be closed enough to satisfy all areas will be a gargantuan task. With that in mind and with threats of imposition on the horizon it is important that you now make a note in your diary. On Monday the 6th July we are holding a branch meeting, at Kempton Park again, and this really will be the big one. We will be presenting BA's proposals and our counter proposal.
We are facing the biggest threat to our way of life ever. BASSA and you the membership face our biggest challenge by far - this challenge can be overcome but only by everyone standing up and facing it together. Another massive turn out on July 6th will be an important step in the right direction.
What kind of halfwit union comes out with "we've seen the proposals, we dont like them, but we're not going to tell you what they are until 6 days after some worse ones have been imposed on you and 2000 of your members have had redundancy notices"?
Cant beat consulting the membership when you've left nothing to consult.