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oh. the rumour is that 300 are waiting to join. with plenty of others thinking about going across. not just 89ers.
it can only be a good thing, i suppose, for reasons of democracy.
it can only be a good thing, i suppose, for reasons of democracy.
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its true
A good friend of mine a BA CSD has joined the GMB today.
They apparently have now been recognised as a union that CAN represent cabin crew within BA
She spoke at length with an officer at the GMB and they said they are over whelmed by the interest shown in the last 72 hours. Apparently they have had over 200 calls!!!
I believe they will be instantly given a place on the negotiation panel AND will be applying for bargaining rights
It’s all moving fast.
BASSA? Oh dear!!!
They apparently have now been recognised as a union that CAN represent cabin crew within BA
She spoke at length with an officer at the GMB and they said they are over whelmed by the interest shown in the last 72 hours. Apparently they have had over 200 calls!!!
I believe they will be instantly given a place on the negotiation panel AND will be applying for bargaining rights
It’s all moving fast.
BASSA? Oh dear!!!
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Not wishing to put a damper on things, but I do have to wonder how this "recognition" has apparently come about.
Some brief details of the ins-and-outs are here: Trade union recognition : Directgov - Employment
GMB are in fact already recognised in some areas of BA: gmbinba.org – For GMB members in British Airways – Your Trade Union Voice
Just a thought .... who represents BMI CC? Could it be something to do with that?
If this is really happening, might it eventually lead to the de-recognition of bassa?
Some brief details of the ins-and-outs are here: Trade union recognition : Directgov - Employment
GMB are in fact already recognised in some areas of BA: gmbinba.org – For GMB members in British Airways – Your Trade Union Voice
Just a thought .... who represents BMI CC? Could it be something to do with that?
If this is really happening, might it eventually lead to the de-recognition of bassa?
GMB has had a recognition agreement for cabin crew for many, many years but no members.
It used to be called the Air Hostess Association or such like.
Good luck to them and hopefully break the hold of the awful BASSA!
It used to be called the Air Hostess Association or such like.
Good luck to them and hopefully break the hold of the awful BASSA!
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I am interested in joining but there are no names of the representatives mentioned in the website.
I will find it hard to join any union if I don't know who the reps are and what views they hold. How do I know who are these break away reps are and if I agree with their policies anymore than BASSA reps.
Gotcuk, is there any reason why this new union has not mentioned any names and although I am very interested, I won't know what kind of representation I will have without knowing who is in charge.
Can you enlighten me or send me a pm.
Thanks.
I will find it hard to join any union if I don't know who the reps are and what views they hold. How do I know who are these break away reps are and if I agree with their policies anymore than BASSA reps.
Gotcuk, is there any reason why this new union has not mentioned any names and although I am very interested, I won't know what kind of representation I will have without knowing who is in charge.
Can you enlighten me or send me a pm.
Thanks.
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I too would like names. Yet at the same time I can totally understand that it is a big step for someone to put their name out there for all to see. Especially at such an early stage.
This also raises for me, the issue of members having a real voice within a union. It is not about the reps views and opinions, it's about the members .... or at least surely it should be?
I think we are all quite well aware of how things can become "personality led" and I do not want a repeat of that. Reps should be there to listen to the members, take direction from the members and communicate that, when required by the members, to the company.
So in some ways it matters little who the individuals are, it's what they do, and how they do it that counts.
In the meantime, I'll be taking a long look at whatever info is available re the GMB, how it runs, it's constitution, accounts etc before deciding if I'll be joining.
If I am to part with my money, I want to know where it's going and how it's being used.
This also raises for me, the issue of members having a real voice within a union. It is not about the reps views and opinions, it's about the members .... or at least surely it should be?
I think we are all quite well aware of how things can become "personality led" and I do not want a repeat of that. Reps should be there to listen to the members, take direction from the members and communicate that, when required by the members, to the company.
So in some ways it matters little who the individuals are, it's what they do, and how they do it that counts.
In the meantime, I'll be taking a long look at whatever info is available re the GMB, how it runs, it's constitution, accounts etc before deciding if I'll be joining.
If I am to part with my money, I want to know where it's going and how it's being used.
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There is a name on the website. It says that the new branch is being set up by an ex-crew member
I don't recognise the name though. In order not to jump straight back into the fire though I will need to know what they propose, what style of negotiation (that'll be refreshing), and not least, who the reps are and how they have been appointed. Please 'gotcuk' can you enlighten us at all.
Rumour from another forum is that the reps are all from 'CrewDefence' and it is that group who are bringing all the new members over. If so, they may be working on their own agenda!
Our GMB Regional Organiser Stephanie Attwood, has assumed responsibility for assisting the GMB Cabin Crew Branch.
Rumour from another forum is that the reps are all from 'CrewDefence' and it is that group who are bringing all the new members over. If so, they may be working on their own agenda!
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