A quick look on the CC thread confirms exactly why BA cannot move one millimetre more on their current offer negotiated with TW nor will they settle on the so-called "four points" being mooted for resolution at ACAS. Indeed, having called for a strike ballot, and inflicted yet further damage, I am still very surprised that BA has not taken its current offer off the table. After all, why leave it there when BASSA has thumbed its nose at it so vehemently?
BASSA's leadership has now blatantly revealed its true colours in not wanting to settle until its power base over ICFE operations has been reinstated. As such, BA has no (and never realistically ever did have any) choice but to see this through to where BASSA's current leadership is gone.
The interesting thing to watch will be how long will Unite's Executive Council stay with BASSA in allowing it to play the game to BASSA's wishes? When BA's lawyers start warning Unite of the substantial potential liabilities of unlawful IA, sending ballot papers to non Union CC, etc., the pressure will increase for Unite to make a very difficult call whereupon BASSA could find itself isolated and out on a limb.
Last edited by AV Flyer; 5th Dec 2010 at 00:06.