BASSA have had a real kicking here. They haven't
gained a single, solitary thing they didn't have before they started their misguided actions. On the contrary, what they have lost is substantial:
- The introduction of Mixed Fleet that can only, with time as numbers grow, take routes.
- A disruption agreement that now tells them what will be happening i.e. doesn't ask for their opinion or 'permission'.
- Dismissals due to to puerile and juvenile behaviour, not least from the BASSA hierarchy. Those dismissals that have been to Employment Tribunal will not be rescinded - goodbye to DH!
- Staff travel benefits for a long period, that will only be returned after "the acceptance and full implementation of the agreement and the new principles of how we work together".
- Volunteer Cabin Crew (or whatever they will be called) will now be a permanent part of the scenery, thus largely negating any future attempts at cabin crew strikes.
- BASSA's 'Fortress Heathrow' loses control of the Gatwick cabin crew, who now get their own autonomy for negotiating
- The loss of one cabin crewmember on several fleets.
Whichever way anyone sane looks at it, Watersidewonker, BASSA-backside-kicked is the obvious picture. And BASSA's pointless hissy fit has gained you nothing, and cost the company hundreds of millions. Hooray for you!
