The Butler seems to think that ONLY the pilots volunteered to help. Going on what I read here and other fora, because one volunteered it did not necessarily mean that you flew, only that you released someone else to fly by covering their job.
I also disagree with him that BA were involved in a union-busting exercise. I am of the opinion that the non strikers are more likely to wish to see BASSA busted. A replacement is desperately needed, whether this be Unite themselves or the likes of the PCCC, I have no opinion. On the contrary, I am fearful that KW will give too much away to BASSA. I fear that this would seriously hinder any further co-operation between BA and the VCCC in the future.
LB pm sent.
Last edited by Dawdler; 19th Apr 2011 at 22:15.