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Forum: Cabin Crew
23rd Jan 2011, 19:12
Replies: 4,259
Views: 1,559,493
Posted By Dave Bloke

Cheers, Betty. I was just looking at BASSA...

Cheers, Betty. I was just looking at BASSA members.

If DH wants to kick out anyone who didn't vote yes, he's going to have to kick out 4469 people out of 10200. If that's the case, he can't claim...
Forum: Cabin Crew
23rd Jan 2011, 17:02
Replies: 4,259
Views: 1,559,493
Posted By Dave Bloke

I thought BASSA sent out about 10000 ballot...

I thought BASSA sent out about 10000 ballot papers?



If they did, I make it a magnificent 57%. :rolleyes:
Forum: Cabin Crew
29th Dec 2010, 12:36
Replies: 4,259
Views: 1,559,493
Posted By Dave Bloke

... which is part of the problem. "Cabin...

... which is part of the problem.

"Cabin crew" is not a career position. It is a job. Yes, it can lead to career opportunities within the company but it is not a career in itself.
Forum: Cabin Crew
1st Dec 2010, 15:08
Replies: 4,259
Views: 1,559,493
Posted By Dave Bloke

An impeccable source tells me he didn't leave...

An impeccable source tells me he didn't leave through choice. Probably due to not grasping the BASSA nettle firmly enough. I bet Maria da Cuhna will take the hint. :oh:
Forum: Cabin Crew
25th Oct 2010, 17:32
Replies: 4,259
Views: 1,559,493
Posted By Dave Bloke

Any geniuses compared the size of the new pay...

Any geniuses compared the size of the new pay rise offer in £££ against the amount of pay lost having been on strike for 22 days? :E
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Sep 2010, 09:49
Replies: 143
Views: 77,937
Posted By Dave Bloke

As a Nigel who was/is junior to Captain Burkill,...

As a Nigel who was/is junior to Captain Burkill, I have no problem with him resuming his previous seat, even if my seniority drops by one place.

IMHO, his judgement was clouded (for what I would...
Forum: Cabin Crew
23rd Mar 2010, 13:34
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,012,194
Posted By Dave Bloke

From a reliable source, staff travel is in the...

From a reliable source, staff travel is in the process of being withdrawn from strikers as we speak.
Forum: Cabin Crew
22nd Feb 2010, 14:08
Replies: 3,713
Views: 1,058,741
Posted By Dave Bloke

This leads to two conclusions. 1. It backs...

This leads to two conclusions.

1. It backs up BA's assertion that the changes are necessary to ensure it's survival as a business.

2. BA would probably not have attempted to take on BASSA in...
Forum: Cabin Crew
21st Feb 2010, 17:19
Replies: 3,713
Views: 1,058,741
Posted By Dave Bloke

So place your bets for tomorrow. IMHO, about...

So place your bets for tomorrow.

IMHO, about 70% in favour from a 70% turnout (of overall crew, as opposed to BASSA members), so somewhere near 50% in favour. Not a strong position to be in. That...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Feb 2010, 12:17
Replies: 58
Views: 12,792
Posted By Dave Bloke

There's little point doing anything below 100'....

There's little point doing anything below 100'. No-one at the back of the crowd will see it.
Forum: Cabin Crew
20th Feb 2010, 12:09
Replies: 3,713
Views: 1,058,741
Posted By Dave Bloke

I don't post often but the above caught my eye....

I don't post often but the above caught my eye. The action was taken in the name of "Malone and others", not Unite or BASSA. This means that, officially at any rate, "Malone and others" will be...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
15th Jan 2010, 18:05
Replies: 85
Views: 20,417
Posted By Dave Bloke

Sums it all up quite nicely....

Not sure if anyone's seen this. Feel free to substitute TSA for UK Transec at any point:

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Forum: Cabin Crew
5th Nov 2009, 14:40
Replies: 6,533
Views: 1,117,538
Posted By Dave Bloke

HERE...

HERE...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st May 2008, 13:31
Replies: 71
Views: 8,246
Posted By Dave Bloke

biddedout, Nearly. If BA say that...

biddedout,



Nearly.

If BA say that they are to recognise BALPA in Open skies, then I assume it will have a Company Council just like the BACC and an appointed full time official. Their job...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st May 2008, 10:52
Replies: 71
Views: 8,246
Posted By Dave Bloke

Whether the people applying to Open Lies are to...

Whether the people applying to Open Lies are to be referred to as "scabs" is not especially relevant. The fact is that they are in contravention of the IFALPA recruitment ban which means that if they...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Apr 2008, 22:04
Replies: 456
Views: 67,143
Posted By Dave Bloke

They're trying though. Try doing a "Pan Pan" into...

They're trying though. Try doing a "Pan Pan" into LHR with a medical emergency. Speedbird Airport Centre, or "55" as they're known, would seem to be incapable of organising a suitable reception...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Apr 2008, 16:43
Replies: 131
Views: 30,078
Posted By Dave Bloke

You never know..... :E

You never know..... :E
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Mar 2008, 21:00
Replies: 537
Views: 91,974
Posted By Dave Bloke

pressman, Thanks for your support, mate.:ok:...

pressman,

Thanks for your support, mate.:ok:

You'll be very welcome once this is sorted and you're on the mainline seniority list. Better for you and better for us as it stops BA playing you...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Mar 2008, 17:51
Replies: 537
Views: 91,974
Posted By Dave Bloke

Pilots Accuse BA Of Misrepresentation

www.baplane-bapilot.org



Sums it up well.;)
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Mar 2008, 22:22
Replies: 537
Views: 91,974
Posted By Dave Bloke

Watching the QANTAS guys having to take commands...

Watching the QANTAS guys having to take commands on Jetstar terms and conditions. It equates to about a 30% pay (and pension) cut.

No brainer really.
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Mar 2008, 18:23
Replies: 537
Views: 91,974
Posted By Dave Bloke

Hopefully it'll all be done and dusted by next...

Hopefully it'll all be done and dusted by next month. If you're a BALPA member, I suggest you get in touch with them.
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Mar 2008, 17:20
Replies: 537
Views: 91,974
Posted By Dave Bloke

pedro, Nothing announced yet but I would...

pedro,

Nothing announced yet but I would guess you'll hear something today or tomorrow.
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Mar 2008, 14:56
Replies: 537
Views: 91,974
Posted By Dave Bloke

Slim, I guess you mean GSS but it would be...

Slim,

I guess you mean GSS but it would be nice. Just referring to your earlier post, the "score" is not what we're worried about. It's the "yet".;)
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Mar 2008, 14:49
Replies: 537
Views: 91,974
Posted By Dave Bloke

For anyone who still thinks this strike is...

For anyone who still thinks this strike is actually about Open Skies (Slim20 take note), please re-read this thread and the other related threads.

The strike is about amendments to Schedule K of...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Mar 2008, 15:49
Replies: 537
Views: 91,974
Posted By Dave Bloke

Our employer agreed to ensure that the regional...

Our employer agreed to ensure that the regional bases would stay open as well.

Do you see the problem?
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Mar 2008, 13:40
Replies: 537
Views: 91,974
Posted By Dave Bloke

Bomber, Circumstancial evidence to be fair....

Bomber,

Circumstancial evidence to be fair. BBB's post was a straight copy of something on a secure BA server and posted here very shortly after it appeared there. The reason for my suspicion is a...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Mar 2008, 12:57
Replies: 537
Views: 91,974
Posted By Dave Bloke

They're halfway there already! :E

They're halfway there already! :E
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Mar 2008, 12:35
Replies: 537
Views: 91,974
Posted By Dave Bloke

Exactly, mate. So why hasn't BA reduced the...

Exactly, mate. So why hasn't BA reduced the headcount per airframe from 177 to something more realistic?



Probably explains the huge chip on your shoulder.:rolleyes:



What the hell do you...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Mar 2008, 07:05
Replies: 537
Views: 91,974
Posted By Dave Bloke

maat, Your posting history indicates you are...

maat,

Your posting history indicates you are generally quite "pro-BALPA" and have been encouraging support at Jet2.

Why do you feel it is right to support BALPA at Jet2 but not at BA?
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Mar 2008, 23:00
Replies: 537
Views: 91,974
Posted By Dave Bloke

a) They didn't. More detail on the BALPA Forum. ...

a) They didn't. More detail on the BALPA Forum.
b) See a
c) See b
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Mar 2008, 22:45
Replies: 537
Views: 91,974
Posted By Dave Bloke

Some of the them have had the cops on them for a...

Some of the them have had the cops on them for a while now..... :E
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Mar 2008, 22:06
Replies: 537
Views: 91,974
Posted By Dave Bloke

BBB, Are you management? You've made ONE...

BBB,

Are you management? You've made ONE POST and it's a straight copy of a management post on the Flight Ops Forum.

Must be serious for someone to work late on a Friday night.:E
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Feb 2008, 11:22
Replies: 341
Views: 50,398
Posted By Dave Bloke

No, mate. We're all going on strike because the...

No, mate. We're all going on strike because the company has upset us now by refusing to negotiate about one of our working agreements.:rolleyes:

If we don't do anything now, we won't be in a...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Feb 2008, 13:01
Replies: 726
Views: 136,851
Posted By Dave Bloke

Here, by inference: FWIW, I've...

Here, by inference:





FWIW, I've heard the BMI rumour as well.
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Feb 2008, 08:03
Replies: 726
Views: 136,851
Posted By Dave Bloke

Whether or not OS is postponed is up to BA....

Whether or not OS is postponed is up to BA. However it would not stop a strike from going ahead. The strike is about Schedule K (Scope), not specifically Open Skies.:ugh:

Also, don't you think the...
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