Wirby, you're such a card! Just because someone has guts to stand up for what they believe is right doesn't make them a 70's militant.
By the way has anyone seen them yet? Have members got a full account of where their money went?
VC, any member can view the accounts - no problem, many have. I believe all you have to do is e-mail the Branch Secretary and he'll arrange for the member to view the full audited accounts.
By the way BASSA only receives a very small percentage of the members fees to cover the cost of operating as a branch (approx £3-4 per member).
The rest goes to Unite who provides the big money back up eg legal.
I do hope this puts your mind at rest.