I operated a flight from LHR yesterday. All rostered crew turned up and VCC were not needed. It was one of the better paying trips so I don't know if that was the sole reason or because the strike is losing support. CRC was not as busy as in March but one of the managers said it's because more flights are departing and crew not needed to stay there longer than necessary.
I was a bit of supportive in December last year, and voted yes, but I lost most of this passion when I was accused, downroute, by one of BASSA's senior representatives of having voted no and that I wouldn't be striking because my other half is an SFO in BA. This representative also suggested that I should cancel my membership with them because traitors in their union were not welcome and they would be better off without them. It's not the first time either BASSA have uttered and insinuated these sort of comments. That was it for me. I have worked through this strike (never removed my name badge either) and not regretted a moment for doing so. Maybe I'm in minority but I do not feel guilty for working during a strike which I don't believe in.
To all crew, come into work. It's a really good atmosphere here, both in the CRC, on the aircraft and downroute. Crew are smiling at you in the CRC and yesterday, six of us (we didn't know each other) had a cup of coffee in the Coffee Shop. Crew, including flight crew, are socialising downroute and throwing good old room parties again. If you're on WW fleet, you probably know it's not that common nowadays. I really hate to say this but coming into work when none of these militants are there is a good feeling. Nobody is scared of saying anything "inappropriate" that would cause a riot or being dragged into a discussion with any of the BASSA militant members and having to justify your actions. If you come into work during the strike, you'll see that the wheat has been separated from the chaff and it's a great feeling!
WW Purser