I was more interested in who the reps were when I joined since it is them who will directly impact on my life! As far as I know the GMB are still representing several hundred cabin crew and therefore me but if that changes I will have to go back to before and manage without a union.
You are mistaken if you think I hate BASSA, not at all. BASSA is the collective name for a union of many thousands of my colleagues and over the years I have found that I like almost all of them! It would be truer to say that I don't agree with the way a couple of the current elected representatives do business which is simply why I have not been a member for the past 15 years. Additionally, I also have immense respect for most of the Fleet reps, I think they do their best in a difficult job and walk a thin line trying to please everyone - not a job I would want!