it was about preventing cost cutting by keeping crewing levels at their previous numbers and stopping the CSD from having to work a trolley
No it wasn't. It was about a cost saving sum that was increased every time BASSA came up with that saving. At all times a binding agreement was sought protecting crew T&C's going forward. That was of upmost priority.
Twice BASSA agreed to the cost saving figure and agreed a way forward and twice the figure was raised.
Unites accountancy team would have had access to the BA accounts if they had agreed to sign a confidentiality agreement but they refused
Not correct
The pilot union didn't try to destroy a TUC member, it was neutral.
Why were reps having meetings 'with Willie himself', as quoted from the BALPA forum. Neutral? Not
BASSA made up stories about empty a/c flying circuits and being hidden at Cardiff
They didn't. Think you'll find this was idle tittle tattle from plane spotters or some members of BASSA.
BASSA used to be a thorn in the side of BA ops dictating day to day decisions. No longer
BASSA members still retain all T&C's. Mixfleet tighter T&C'S to follow - negotiations ongoing.
SEPLA take note, BASSA were crushed
No they weren't