Word of caution
Before people run of with the notion that the numbers being touted don't stack up with BASSA's own figures, it is worth remembering that the consultative ballot was put to all Unite members. Now there is one group within that block that has been strangely silent throughout large parts of this dispute. I refer of course to CabinCrew89, who form part of the Amicus wing of Unite. Now, does anyone have a clue as to how many members CC89 had at the start of all this and how many they are now left with ? You see, if CC89 have been hit with a large number of members leaving, it's maybe in a more difficult position than BASSA. What odds that the 1600 or so who voted to accept the deal offered were CC89 members ?
Is it time for CC89, as the more moderate face of Unite, to come out of the shadows ? Might just improve their membership numbers