Message our IB colleagues:
1) BASSA fought for nearly 3 years until Willie was removed (promoted).
2) All those involved are presently on their past Terms & Conditions and remuneration - these are guaranteed for the rest of their career.
3) The company tried to set up a non unionised sub section. This has failed as even under draconian UK law, over 51% demanded Union recognition and the company now has to recognise the mothership of BASSA as their Union.
4) Those who made the right choice during the dispute hold their heads high and have an amazing sense of camaraderie, others hold heads in shame.
5) BASSA met the cost savings targets but the goal posts continually changed rendering it impossible to sell a deal to the membership. Industrial action was Willies preferred way of doing business.
6) Over 5400 out of 9700 eligible individuals claimed strike pay from Unite. Most who went in to work felt threatened, bullied or could not afford the 'permanent' withdrawal of concessions - which was returned in full.
7) Many more shocking events could be stated but are case sensitive pending future legal cases.
Message to IB - there is nothing wrong in using your legal right to withdraw your labour providing all laws are adhered to. Don't listen to the spin on this forum - most have something to gain from your gradual demise and emergence of loco flying ex Spain.
Good luck and stick together x