I lost faith in BASSA during the last episode of industrial action a few years back.
There were many points on the table, which they claimed the crew were dissatisfied with.
Then the Gatwick crew, for the sake of a raise in breakfast payment of about £4 (please correct me if I am inaccurate), were added to the arguement, making 12 points.
Gatwick would never have gone on strike over a £4 payment would they?
BASSA including LGW in the bundle of demands, were just adding them to gain numbers in support.
If you scrape enough barrels, you have enough for what you need right?
The majority of crew are happy with what the company have offered, but BASSA are refusing to believe this. They're just fighting an old battle vs BA and have no regard for its members.
Why don't BASSA put out a questionnaire to all crew listing every single
issue they are arguing over?
eg:
The reduction of one crew member on selected routes - I accept this change/ I dont accept this change/ I accept the change as a temporary measure.
Then both sides will see where the support really lies.
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