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Forum: Cabin Crew
4th Feb 2011, 10:15
Replies: 4,259
Views: 1,561,933
Posted By davecr

Not if the ballot is declared illegal because of...

Not if the ballot is declared illegal because of it being a continuation of previous industrial action... In this case I don't think there would be anything Unite could do about it. Well, they could...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th May 2010, 17:25
Replies: 430
Views: 205,254
Posted By davecr

Thats exactly why, in my airline, we can only say...

Thats exactly why, in my airline, we can only say "autopilot A/B in command" after we have verified the FMA indication. Just pressing the button doesn't mean anything - the slightest bit of pressure...
Forum: Cabin Crew
7th Apr 2010, 23:01
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,014,218
Posted By davecr

I don't want to copy anything onto here from the...

I don't want to copy anything onto here from the BASSA forum but let me tell you the "posting" (i.e. pro strike) membership are NOT IMPRESSED by these recent events. It turns out BASSA was not...
Forum: Cabin Crew
22nd Mar 2010, 17:35
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,014,218
Posted By davecr

Just stood down as volunteer

I have returned from LHR after being stood down for my volunteering duties. I am estimating around 25 volunteer CC there when I checked in. When I left, 4 had been used, and the rest stood down.
...
Forum: Cabin Crew
27th Jan 2010, 09:07
Replies: 3,879
Views: 578,433
Posted By davecr

"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome onboard this...

"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome onboard this flight to XXX. Despite BASSA's best efforts, you will be getting to your destination today, and might even get to use your return ticket as the union will...
Forum: Cabin Crew
27th Jan 2010, 07:49
Replies: 3,879
Views: 578,433
Posted By davecr

re: HeavyHeavy's post above

Ignorance is no excuse.. IMO.

Having said that, it is worrying that their only real choice in representation is the lying bunch at the top of UNITE/BASSA...

You should see their forum whenever...
Forum: Cabin Crew
25th Jan 2010, 19:51
Replies: 3,879
Views: 578,433
Posted By davecr

BABBS

Like so many, you are SERIOUSLY misinformed, yet you seem to be sure that what BASSA tell you is right! I would have hoped more of our crew would be capable to do their own research instead of...
Forum: Cabin Crew
25th Jan 2010, 16:23
Replies: 3,879
Views: 578,433
Posted By davecr

Dear stormin norman

Can I kindly remind you that OpenSkies was as much our battle as yours? BASSA decided they weren't interested in cabin crew jobs being outsourced, where BALPA was - that was the only difference.
...
Forum: Cabin Crew
25th Jan 2010, 15:26
Replies: 3,879
Views: 578,433
Posted By davecr

Crew comparing their T&C's to Pilots

Reargunner: BA Pilots are already earning market rate +10%. Our union has negotiated cuts where we thought it neccesary, including a 5%ish paycut. We don't put out childish insults in press releases,...
Forum: Cabin Crew
25th Jan 2010, 14:39
Replies: 3,879
Views: 578,433
Posted By davecr

Unite know very well that there are 1000's, not...

Unite know very well that there are 1000's, not 100's of volunteers. They just put this out there to try and get BA to publish the figure, so they can adjust there strategy in accordance.

Also, it...
Forum: Cabin Crew
22nd Jan 2010, 19:20
Replies: 3,879
Views: 578,433
Posted By davecr

Unfortunately it would appear that BASSA have...

Unfortunately it would appear that BASSA have reached terminal velocity on this issue - whatever BA does or says infuriates the cabin crew even more.. I don't see an easy way out of this unless Unite...
Forum: Cabin Crew
22nd Jan 2010, 19:18
Replies: 3,879
Views: 578,433
Posted By davecr

Well, they were the only newspaper to support the...

Well, they were the only newspaper to support the 12 day strike over Christmas!

It would appear they're stuck in the same place as BASSA. The 1970's. :p
Forum: Cabin Crew
22nd Jan 2010, 16:29
Replies: 3,879
Views: 578,433
Posted By davecr

BACrewboy - Well done, you should be proud of...

BACrewboy - Well done, you should be proud of yourself for having the courage to distance yourself from something you don't believe in. Many of your colleagues have told me they feel the same, but...
Forum: Cabin Crew
22nd Jan 2010, 16:19
Replies: 3,879
Views: 578,433
Posted By davecr

A Lurker - just because it affects you personally...

A Lurker - just because it affects you personally (the information inside that email) doesnt mean its all up to you.. In my opinion. We can argue over this forever I suppose, we will just have to...
Forum: Cabin Crew
22nd Jan 2010, 16:11
Replies: 3,879
Views: 578,433
Posted By davecr

I don't think either one of you can be sure as...

I don't think either one of you can be sure as you don't know how "you" is being used in this context.

if YOU (plural, group) go on strike, could mean everyone in that group could lose staff...
Forum: Cabin Crew
22nd Jan 2010, 15:54
Replies: 3,879
Views: 578,433
Posted By davecr

Medley

Sorry yes, '97.

I know its not contractual, however can BA "pick" on people who take IA? If they were to do this wouldnt they have to revoke staff travel for ALL cabin crew?
Forum: Cabin Crew
22nd Jan 2010, 15:47
Replies: 3,879
Views: 578,433
Posted By davecr

Staff Travel Threat '95

Ladies & Gents,

Other forums full of comments like "they threatened taking away staff travel with the '95 strike but had to give it back straight away", stating legal reasons (can't descriminate...
Forum: Cabin Crew
22nd Jan 2010, 14:24
Replies: 3,879
Views: 578,433
Posted By davecr

Tiramisu

Very interesting to hear, seems like things are changing in the higher ranks as well then..

Who knows, maybe I won't even have to get my skirt size meisured after all :ok:
Forum: Cabin Crew
22nd Jan 2010, 14:15
Replies: 3,879
Views: 578,433
Posted By davecr

Diplome

If you saw the abuse people get on that forum for even suggesting BASSA isn't handling something in the best possible way, you would understand.. :(
Forum: Cabin Crew
22nd Jan 2010, 14:04
Replies: 3,879
Views: 578,433
Posted By davecr

As a pilot I feel like BASSA has left me no...

As a pilot I feel like BASSA has left me no choice but to volunteer for this position. IF a 12 day strike was to happen, I would lose my job as the company would fold. I can't sit back and let that...
Forum: Cabin Crew
19th Jan 2010, 00:06
Replies: 3,879
Views: 578,433
Posted By davecr

dns

That is not what I'm trying to say. I'm not talking about your basic wage, i'm talking about your departmental cost.

To be competitive, we (as a company) have to lower our cost base to levels...
Forum: Cabin Crew
18th Jan 2010, 23:55
Replies: 3,879
Views: 578,433
Posted By davecr

dns

Guess what, the time for negotiations is quickly coming to an end. BASSA stalled and stalled, and kept putting forward badly calculated cost savings packages (but of course it was audited by PWC, so...
Forum: Cabin Crew
18th Jan 2010, 23:40
Replies: 3,879
Views: 578,433
Posted By davecr

Adding my name to the list tomorrow - I will not...

Adding my name to the list tomorrow - I will not let these :mad:s ruin my future.

If you had a valid point to fight, the company workforce would be on your side BASSA. Unfortunately, you seem to...
Forum: Cabin Crew
18th Jan 2010, 18:14
Replies: 3,879
Views: 578,433
Posted By davecr

Can I also point out that all pilots who joined...

Can I also point out that all pilots who joined before 2007 had the full SEP medical programme, we'd just need a refresher..
Forum: Cabin Crew
18th Jan 2010, 15:19
Replies: 3,879
Views: 578,433
Posted By davecr

Completely agree, nobody wants to see terms and...

Completely agree, nobody wants to see terms and conditions affected but we all have to do our bit and accept, or at least discuss, reasonable proposals.

I know to many crew its seems like you're...
Forum: Cabin Crew
17th Jan 2010, 22:35
Replies: 3,879
Views: 578,433
Posted By davecr

A Lurker - Actually I think it said they got the...

A Lurker - Actually I think it said they got the FINAL one yesterday. As did everyone else. However BALPA, being proactive and noticing the preliminary results were going to result in a big taxfree...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
17th Jan 2010, 18:48
Replies: 14
Views: 2,292
Posted By davecr

It depends on the reason for the cancellation......

It depends on the reason for the cancellation... and the airline. (you will find some of the more expensive airlines will look after you a lot better in times of disruption than lo-co's. This is from...
Forum: Cabin Crew
17th Jan 2010, 16:28
Replies: 3,879
Views: 578,433
Posted By davecr

Midman! SPOT ON :ok::ok::ok::ok:

Midman! SPOT ON :ok::ok::ok::ok:
Forum: Cabin Crew
17th Jan 2010, 13:27
Replies: 3,879
Views: 578,433
Posted By davecr

More deception by BASSA

A BASSA rep has just told the WW membership that

"As this was a HMRC directive, there is nothing we could do about it".

Dear BASSA, ff you would put a bit less time throwing toys out of your...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
5th Jan 2010, 00:37
Replies: 3
Views: 4,244
Posted By davecr

Probably had to change flight level due weather,...

Probably had to change flight level due weather, as nothing else heard.
Forum: Cabin Crew
26th Oct 2009, 12:03
Replies: 6,533
Views: 1,119,164
Posted By davecr

The biggest misstake BASSA made : not giving a...

The biggest misstake BASSA made : not giving a monkeys about LGW crew. Now it's come back to bite them - LGW crew are showing BA that they can achieve the same customer satisfaction with virtually...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Oct 2009, 22:44
Replies: 2,747
Views: 824,967
Posted By davecr

I think you're confusing it with the fact that we...

I think you're confusing it with the fact that we would not get any shares if WE would go on strike during this period. A cabin crew strike would have no impact on it whatsoever.

Having said that,...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
8th Jun 2009, 20:10
Replies: 11
Views: 4,338
Posted By davecr

Still don't understand why thinks like this make...

Still don't understand why thinks like this make the news once in a while.

I was hit by lightning twice in the last 10 months. Big deal.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
8th May 2009, 18:06
Replies: 312
Views: 130,788
Posted By davecr

Just another confirmation that yes, VR has been...

Just another confirmation that yes, VR has been offered and yes, CR has been hinted at by top management in their latest communication..

Hang in there guys, I've was there a few years ago and know...
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Feb 2009, 11:13
Replies: 2,906
Views: 1,449,897
Posted By davecr

Update - reporting 6 pax and 3 crew didn't...

Update - reporting 6 pax and 3 crew didn't survive.
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