However, looking at it from the Unite National Officials perspective - the "cuts" which the UK coalition Government wish to put in place will overshadow the BA dispute for many months to come.....................so maybe the top brass will leave the BA dispute for a while?? ............in which case, bassa might get their desire for a marathon??
Therein lies an interesting scenario. First there is Unite who have just bought BASSA and Holley to heel and who once again demonstrated, if ever a demonstration was needed, that he can and does stupidly step over the line. It is little wonder that in Simpson's view he and the leadership are "clowns." Then this week we see that Holley demanded that the cc should not deal with the cabin blinds. What happened? Unite then issued a stern warning to ignore the order saying that Unite's Executive Committee had not approved such a course of action, which clearly breached the rules and would be illegal. Further stating in an immediate 'command' that no such action should be undertaken. Making the gaffe prone Holley once again looking the fool he is.
Second, Holley has decided, apparently on his own, to have a meeting on 6th September at Kempton Park to discuss current questions and with a distinct reference to "holding a ballot" with a view to hold further IA over the Christmas period. Without doubt to teach BA who is boss.
This man is a rebel. Out of control and a thorn in Unite's side. With Woodley and Simpson leaving at the end of the year and with the distinct possibility that McCluskey will be taking the reins of Gen.Sec. it begs the question - who can control Holley? He is persona non grata as BASSA's rep to BA - they fired him. He appears to control the rest of the reps and still calls the tune of BASSA's latest Abba hit.
That begs another question. Why are Unite allowing this clown so much rope? Could it be that they want him to hang himself? Where is Malone? Where is Stott and I can imagine that 'window' Everard gets his oar in too.
How can BASSA continue? It has its own constitution and has to abide by Unite's rules, as we have just witnessed, and yet there must be an election of its officers soon, at which point Holley MUST stand down, along with Everard and perhaps others.
Since Holley has always had the reins he must soon relinquish them but - is he cheating? That is a question for Unite and one can hope that it is under review.
Of course, in the other corner is BA..........what they will do is pure guesswork. They are at the moment ignoring BASSA and dealing with Unite only. You could take a bet that Woodley and Simpson have had enough. Unite cannot have this embarrassing union on board for much longer. With there being no hope of resolving anything with BASSA it must be clear to even the most ardent union supporter that BASSA is a rogue union.