The "fixed monthly duty payment" if negotiated well
could be to our benefit. We are always complaining about "losing money when we take leave, go sick etc" and this would compensate for that. Would also help with pension etc.
BASSA have simply put forward their own (Senior Stewards) agenda, with little regard for anyone else. There is a lot that could be done with the BA proposal - but it would take intelligence, level-headedness and negotiating skills which appear in short supply at the minute.
So yes, perhaps we should procure the services of BALPA. Best idea so far and we would have absolutely nothing to lose.
Any BALPA reps interested? I would happily and am sure there's a few others on here that could be the CC reps under your umbrella.
