From Uniteba website, I quote (can't copy text as it is part of an image):
talking about the reported significant developments alluded to last week by Tony Woodley ....
"....None of your negotiating committee was either aware or present. We still do not know the contents of these talks or what 'significant progress' means.
We shall be meeting with Tony shortly to discuss the details. IF and ONLY IF your negotiating committee assess this 'progress' as 'significant' enough to meet your needs and requirements, the document will be put to a consultative ballot of you, the members.
If we DO NOT these talks to have produced a suitable deal, we shall be asking Unite to issue a strike ballot in line with your recent mandate"
This to me typifies the control and manipulation demonstrated throughout this dispute by the BASSA top table. They continually refuse to let their electorate decide, but insist on deciding for themselves what is good for them.
Now, just let's think ...... that's right, the negotiating committee that comprises of what, 3 sacked reps and several more suspended; all of which would be unable to put themselves up for re-election if there was a deal.
Hmmm, let's think, now what is in it for them if they agree to Tony Woodleys' latest deliberations?
1. They won't get their jobs back
2. They will lose their control of BASSA (and their attempts at controlling BA) as fresh elections are already about a year overdue in BASSA
3. They lose their significant skimming off of the branch union dues each month
Just a thought.
