First of all, I was just having a look back at posts and sense that I might have offended Ottergirl with a slightly curt reference to the BASSA accounts. Apologies if I did offend but have to say that no offense was intended and co-incidentally I am probably one of your biggest fans for your very realistic take on the whole situation.
Moving on:
22nd Feb 2011: Unite general secretary Len McCluskey writes-
Only negotiation, not litigation or intimidation, can start to heal the wounds caused by this dispute
And a quick peek one year back into the world of Len McCluskey 11.24am 21st Mar 2010:
SOCIALIST UNITY BA - STRIKE UPDATE
Preceded by:
YouTube - BA staff to vote on strike again
My personal view is that perhaps now is a good time to face up to the situation before circa 5000 excellent people really do feel the cold wind blow and I am sensing that it will. I acknowledge the current concerns regarding dismissals, staff travel etc but please do not complain 12 months down the line when reality does bite and you are possibly unemployed and there is no position available in other walks of life that offers rewards comparable to what you had at BA.
I am aware that we have brain surgeons, barristers, actuarial accountants, astronauts, nuclear physicists, forensic pathologists in our midst who have the option to return to their former careers but for the most part we are just ordinary hard working people enjoying a decent lifestyle.
I accept that there will be more changes this year but I think there may be a shock for the section of the cabin crew community who find it difficult to embrace change.