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Forum: Rumours & News
1st Dec 2015, 21:53
Replies: 318
Views: 238,512
Posted By spin_doctor

The report made interesting reading and does not...

The report made interesting reading and does not reflect particularly well on anyone.

I would agree that the primary cause of the accident was the decision to continue below DA with no visual...
Forum: Tech Log
30th May 2011, 07:27
Replies: 68
Views: 53,355
Posted By spin_doctor

Putting aside all talk of whether the Airbus can...

Putting aside all talk of whether the Airbus can stall or not, is this change to the stall recovery procedure not, in fact, applicable to all jet types? I had understood it as a joint change by both...
Forum: Cabin Crew
21st May 2011, 16:20
Replies: 296
Views: 253,277
Posted By spin_doctor

Ollie, Working backwards from your quoted...

Ollie,

Working backwards from your quoted figure of £990 for a full month, with £100 on Host that gives a net monthly of £1090. A quick play with the 'annual salary calculator' lurking on the net...
Forum: Cabin Crew
12th May 2011, 06:49
Replies: 4,259
Views: 1,558,395
Posted By spin_doctor

So at the beginning of the dispute if BASSA/Unite...

So at the beginning of the dispute if BASSA/Unite had promised:

-Imposed crewing levels
-Introduction of Mixed Fleet with no union input

But on the plus side

-No-one sacked without good...
Forum: Cabin Crew
19th Apr 2011, 17:38
Replies: 4,259
Views: 1,558,395
Posted By spin_doctor

The facts are that BA and the 'VCC army' had no...

The facts are that BA and the 'VCC army' had no intention of destroying BASSA or the spirit of it's members. The only intention was to get the cabin crew to shoulder their fair share of the company...
Forum: Cabin Crew
31st Mar 2011, 16:40
Replies: 4,259
Views: 1,558,395
Posted By spin_doctor

Following a recent chat with one of our managers...

Following a recent chat with one of our managers it would seem that BA are still very unlikely to go down the 'mass dismissal/SOSR' route. This chap seemed to suggest BA are very wary about the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Mar 2011, 15:55
Replies: 1,629
Views: 471,503
Posted By spin_doctor

OK, so excuse my lack of knowledge but are the...

OK, so excuse my lack of knowledge but are the majority of posts on here related to the Singapore based airline or the Australian branch? Considering Tiger (Singapore) as a way of moving out east,...
Forum: Cabin Crew
9th Feb 2011, 18:38
Replies: 4,259
Views: 1,558,395
Posted By spin_doctor

It was BASSA's inability to negotiate that led...

It was BASSA's inability to negotiate that led ultimately to MF being introduced. Those crew who chose to join BA as MF crew do so because

1) They need to work, and
2) There are no better terms...
Forum: Cabin Crew
8th Feb 2011, 17:21
Replies: 4,259
Views: 1,558,395
Posted By spin_doctor

dave3, Thanks for the reply. I think it's...

dave3,

Thanks for the reply. I think it's fair to say that crew have had their working conditions changed by BA, so perhaps it would be better to admit that rather than trying to claim you are...
Forum: Cabin Crew
8th Feb 2011, 17:07
Replies: 4,259
Views: 1,558,395
Posted By spin_doctor

Dave3 I don't suppose you'd care to clarify...

Dave3

I don't suppose you'd care to clarify the point about cabin crew terms and conditions I was asking about?

You started by saying they were 'un-defeated as they still had their terms and...
Forum: Cabin Crew
8th Feb 2011, 15:17
Replies: 4,259
Views: 1,558,395
Posted By spin_doctor

So, these would be impositions which changed your...

So, these would be impositions which changed your terms and conditions then?



Care to back up that statement with some proof? Lies about £500 payments to VCC's are pure BASSA fantasy.
Forum: Cabin Crew
8th Feb 2011, 15:07
Replies: 4,259
Views: 1,558,395
Posted By spin_doctor

So if they're still on the same terms and...

So if they're still on the same terms and conditions, why is there a dispute? What exactly did you go on strike about the first time?
Forum: Cabin Crew
8th Feb 2011, 14:53
Replies: 4,259
Views: 1,558,395
Posted By spin_doctor

Seems Unite are clearly not bothered about the...

Seems Unite are clearly not bothered about the whole 'continuation of the existing dispute' debate, having announced their intention to re-ballot and, in the same message, directly linked this ballot...
Forum: Cabin Crew
1st Feb 2011, 14:16
Replies: 4,259
Views: 1,558,395
Posted By spin_doctor

Union representation for MF is clearly an issue...

Union representation for MF is clearly an issue that BASSA either can't or won't get it's head round.

When BA stated that they wanted a separate negotiating body for mixed fleet they were saying...
Forum: Cabin Crew
21st Jan 2011, 04:35
Replies: 4,259
Views: 1,558,395
Posted By spin_doctor

Betty Girl, I think you generally post a lot...

Betty Girl,

I think you generally post a lot of well thought out and balanced views here, but I am having trouble with your continued defence of all cabin crew.

None of the recent posters, as...
Forum: Cabin Crew
22nd Dec 2010, 18:35
Replies: 4,259
Views: 1,558,395
Posted By spin_doctor

My understanding was that the ballot was ruled...

My understanding was that the ballot was ruled illegal because union officials openly encouraged ex-members and those about to take VR to vote, knowing that they were ineligible.

The union has to...
Forum: Cabin Crew
9th Dec 2010, 08:18
Replies: 4,259
Views: 1,558,395
Posted By spin_doctor

Well put Beagle9. I find this annoying when it...

Well put Beagle9. I find this annoying when it happens to me, and also when people talk about other departments in BA too. I used to work on the ground for BA and know full well that Waterside is...
Forum: Cabin Crew
2nd Dec 2010, 18:44
Replies: 4,259
Views: 1,558,395
Posted By spin_doctor

Excellent point Juan

Tying up union resources in a pointless battle over necessary cost savings means BASSA/Unite is utterly unprepared for the next major challenge to hit its members. Once again they have completely...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
19th Nov 2010, 15:11
Replies: 1,880
Views: 268,693
Posted By spin_doctor

crm

Bit of a tangent really but about the CRM issue - as far as I'm aware there is no more of a problem now than there has been previously. CRM does indeed cover the whole crew and thus the pilot/cabin...
Forum: Cabin Crew
18th Nov 2010, 16:00
Replies: 4,259
Views: 1,558,395
Posted By spin_doctor

OK, maybe not the best post I ever wrote. ...

OK, maybe not the best post I ever wrote.

The point I was trying to make was that the reason MF are getting a lot of positive press at the mo is purely because they are keen, fresh and...
Forum: Cabin Crew
18th Nov 2010, 08:56
Replies: 4,259
Views: 1,558,395
Posted By spin_doctor

The problem is not so much one of being...

The problem is not so much one of being unprofessional or failing to do their job, it's an attitude. Some (and yes it is only some) crew seem to actively hate having to come in to work, complain...
Forum: Cabin Crew
16th Nov 2010, 14:57
Replies: 4,259
Views: 1,558,395
Posted By spin_doctor

Firstly we'll see if this actually happens or is...

Firstly we'll see if this actually happens or is just another BASSA exercise in wish fulfilment. I remember being told the only people applying to MF would be "skanks" and useless incompetents who...
Forum: Cabin Crew
15th Nov 2010, 08:05
Replies: 4,259
Views: 1,558,395
Posted By spin_doctor

So, this is what BASSA choose to publish to get...

So, this is what BASSA choose to publish to get their desired result:

No mention of what the strike might be able to achieve or how, given UNITE reps have already stated the latest offer was 'the...
Forum: Cabin Crew
12th Nov 2010, 18:23
Replies: 4,259
Views: 1,558,395
Posted By spin_doctor

What struck me most about DH's latest is that he...

What struck me most about DH's latest is that he even admits himself that they want to drag the negotiation on and on and on...

When asked a straight question "What will it take to end this?" he...
Forum: Cabin Crew
21st Oct 2010, 19:45
Replies: 4,259
Views: 1,558,395
Posted By spin_doctor

I have to say I don't agree with this comment and...

I have to say I don't agree with this comment and find it unhelpful. Abusive names may indeed be considered bullying. Try going to work tomorrow and referring to all the gay stewards as p**fters. ...
Forum: Cabin Crew
20th Oct 2010, 16:36
Replies: 4,259
Views: 1,558,395
Posted By spin_doctor

Upperdeckpsr, Just to finally put your...

Upperdeckpsr,

Just to finally put your argument out of it's misery, this is from the official offer:



So, looks like you were wrong about that.
Forum: Cabin Crew
20th Oct 2010, 11:11
Replies: 4,259
Views: 1,558,395
Posted By spin_doctor

Upperdeckpsr, A casual glance at your...

Upperdeckpsr,

A casual glance at your posting is enough to realise that what BA are referring to is EXISTING collective agreements. MF would be a pointless exercise if all those on new contracts...
Forum: Cabin Crew
20th Oct 2010, 07:16
Replies: 4,259
Views: 1,558,395
Posted By spin_doctor

Fingers crossed...

I for one really hope that this deal is acceptable and we can draw a line under this whole business. Not bothered if staff travel gets returned, in fact I think I'd prefer it if it was.

Here's...
Forum: Cabin Crew
19th Oct 2010, 13:18
Replies: 4,259
Views: 1,558,395
Posted By spin_doctor

I'm sure it's frustrating when you see every day...

I'm sure it's frustrating when you see every day at work things which don't work, or fail to deliver on our promise to the customer. In fact, I know it is because I get the same in my role too. ...
Forum: Cabin Crew
19th Oct 2010, 12:15
Replies: 4,259
Views: 1,558,395
Posted By spin_doctor

Firstly, why should your terms and conditions be...

Firstly, why should your terms and conditions be protected when no-one else's in BA are? We've all agreed to make changes to save cash and keep our employer going, yet you still insist on protecting...
Forum: Cabin Crew
15th Oct 2010, 05:36
Replies: 4,259
Views: 1,558,395
Posted By spin_doctor

Based entirely on the lies and spin of BASSA. ...

Based entirely on the lies and spin of BASSA. There is no secret shadowy link between the PCCC and BA, there really are some cabin crew who think BASSA are doing such a poor job that anything else...
Forum: Cabin Crew
14th Oct 2010, 10:30
Replies: 4,259
Views: 1,558,395
Posted By spin_doctor

HiFlyer, With numbers increasing and BASSA...

HiFlyer,

With numbers increasing and BASSA floundering, surely you must be considering making yourselves public pretty soon?

I fully understand the reasons for the anonymity at the start, but I...
Forum: Cabin Crew
7th Oct 2010, 10:18
Replies: 4,259
Views: 1,558,395
Posted By spin_doctor

I disagree, I think if the LT believe that...

I disagree, I think if the LT believe that returning ST (as part of an agreed settlement) will end this dispute then it will be returned.

I'm aware that in doing so lots of 'backing BA' types will...
Forum: Cabin Crew
25th Sep 2010, 17:44
Replies: 3,036
Views: 1,087,129
Posted By spin_doctor

Biteme, So which is it? Are we guilty of...

Biteme,

So which is it? Are we guilty of treating all crew alike because of the actions of a few militants, or are the crew as a whole upset at the way they have been treated as shown by the...
Forum: Cabin Crew
3rd Sep 2010, 11:39
Replies: 3,036
Views: 1,087,129
Posted By spin_doctor

I'm pretty sure the majority of Captains are fine...

I'm pretty sure the majority of Captains are fine with VCC's. Not so sure about the senior Cabin crew members though.
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