BASSA are an appalling union. Those of us with with longer memories recall how Cabin Crew 89 was formed from crew so depressed and disillusioned with the idiots that ran BASSA. At its peak I believe CC89 had over 2000 members.
Unfortunately through various union mergers CC89 members found themselves being represented again by.....you guessed it.....BASSA!
BASSA is, at long last, going to finally be dealt the mortal blow which is probably 20 years overdue. If it isn't BA will follow the path of the likes of Sabena. In some ways there are groups within BA who would deserve all that that entails but it would be a shame for the probably 70% of employees who really try to make the airline successful and accept that the world has changed and we have to change with it.
The pilots are fortunate that we are represented by some very intelligent reps and despite having some very fraught and tense negotiations over the past 5 years or so have always managed to arrive at an honourable settlement over most issues (Open Lies excepted). Oh that BASSA had a tenth of BALPA's skill and ability.