From the Amicus message:
While we would still like to see this offer put to ballot, BASSA are now not prepared to give a “yes” recommendation. We have since seen Apendix II which we were given over the weekend which contain further conditions that make this now a “step too far” in our opinion.
What has been seen in Appendix II? If it is
so important, why are they not telling us what it is? Does anyone here know?
HiFlyer14,
To my knowledge, Amicus(CC89) retain their independent constitution rules, and could, if they wanted, break away and once again be independent.
BASSA, on the other hand, are a branch of Unite, and remain under the Unite umbrella (and ultimately control?). They cannot break away.
Not sure about that. BASSA were part of the TGWU, and CC89 were part of Amicus. The TGWU and Amicus then came together to form Unite. Surely that makes BASSA and CC89 members of Unite in the same form - one can no more break away from Unite easier than another!