A rather jaundiced view,flybymerchant.I can accept the current situation prompts criticism from those who are affected by BASSAs stance.In my experience BASSA have provided many years of protection and representation.The envy of many within BA and outside.When Rod Eddington made that ominous remark in 05,"theres only one man for the job",BASSA would obviously have to step up to the plate.They have done that admirably,particularly in the face of the level of misrepresentation levelled at them and the Cabin Crew by the "only man for the job".Im afraid Mr Walsh,s style of leadership is a thing of the past.The John Lewis style of leadership is the one which will put the airline back to the forefront.The sooner the BA board recognise and embrace the need for change the sooner the dividends return.