Of course if DH ceases to be a member under the above rule, he must then cease to be Gen Sec of BASSA
Yes - normally it would work that way - but ............
For some reason to do with the convoluted history of BASSA prior to joining Unite as a "Branch" (and that normal status is not certain) - it appears that BASSA were/are able to change their regs/rules.
One such change supposedly took place prior to/during 2009, in that it was formally agreed that no elections would be allowed at any time when BASSA was in dispute, such elections could only take place when there were no outstanding disputes, and BASSA had sole authority to agree that a dispute was settled.
This is why, when Woodley originally said that he had negotiated the best deal possible with BA as head of Unite, when he recommended and offered it to the membership, and BASSA then said it was unacceptable, he then took the posture that he could not recomend it as BASSA had refused it!! and listed strike dates!! - and now of course we have the ballot.
It appears therefore, as a result of BASSA's rules, Holley and Malone cannot be replaced until they agree this dispute with BA, even though they are now beyond their terms as officers of BASSA.
Holley drew his BASSA and BA salaries up until the time he was dismissed, at which point it is said he had just activated his BA pension. He still draws his BASSA salary as does Malone, but he also supposedly to personally get 5% of the membership fees (which were around £1.8m in 2009) as Secretary. In Q4 this year both he and Malone are supposed to be able to start drawing their BASSA pensions, so the supposition is that this dispute will be agreed by BASSA at the end of the year, which will allow Unite to agree it - if Len Mcluck wants to of course and, also if Holley's hatred of BA and its management will allow him to go on to being just a toma-toe farmer. Everything has to be supposition, as I do not believe that anyone has been able to view the BASSA Rules and Regulations or Minutes.
Have a nice day!!!
