So back to the question of how we're going to get out of this mess, this from the branch secretary;
Originally Posted by Duncan Holley
Remember BA also need to know we - that is BASSA - are genuine in our attemtps to resolve matters. We have to respect the two way process. Let me end this message with a couple of cliches - I hope they make sense. Apologies for having to be cryptic.
We should not make the hole Keith Williams is trying to get out of any bigger while he is - hopefully - thinking of ways to get Walsh's genie back in the bottle.
A few things leap out of that, demonstrating the mindset of someone out of control with no clear plan. Starting fights is always easier than ending them, especially when you've got a bloody nose.
How are BASSA going to demonstrate that they genuinely want peace? Its not their style. What gesture, aside from not announcing strike dates can they make? The mandate runs out in 3 weeks or so, then what another ballot?
The other point is he's saying that BA/Keith is in a hole. Is that right or is it that BASSA are in a deep hole and have been digging furiously for some time- mainly out of anger and the desire for revenge. The implication that BA want to get the "Walsh genie" back in the bottle is surely fundamentally flawed. Mixed fleet is here to stay, cost savings have been made on a permanent basis (against their will) and no extra crew will be reintroduced onboard. What genie is he referring to in his cryptic rambling?
The guy suffers from a psychological phenomena known as projection. He projects his/their failings on others. eg they are bullying us, they need to dig themselves out, they know they're losing, they need a deal, they don't have the stomach to continue. Just reverse the subject, where he writes "they" put "us", "BA" put "BASSA", "Williams/Walsh" put "Holley/Malone".
You could not imagine worse "leadership" in such an important situation. So many crew have put their trust in these people and they're just clueless. We need better representation, it can't get any worse.
Back to those BASSA accounts, still nothing.....