As a BA pilot, I am exasperated by the position we have reached. Whilst downroute, I have tried to gauge the opinions of my cc, and their reasoning.
Sadly, I have known more about the dispute than many (at least a third)
Most of the rest have voted yes, as BASSA have basically told them "support us or your job as you know it is over). The general consensus has been that a strong ballot would force BA back to the table. It must have therefore come as a shock to receive an email from BASSA prior to the ballot result informing them BASSA have withdrawn from all communication with BA.
The final third were in the
I'D RATHER BA GO BUST THAN GIVE WALSH A PENNY camp, though still not allways sure what the actual deal was.
I am not at work on the 22nd, but will volunteer to come in and help out in the terminals if required - FOR FREE!! - because I am disgusted with the way our customers have been let down over the holiday season.