Is Unite trying to wiggle its way out of a pickle? It
hasn't made many friends because it seems that the public is behind
BA not the union.
After all, the cabin crew already earn twice their counter parts
at other airlines. If the airline doesn't reduce costs
everyone loses.
In a last minute attempt to avoid strike action for which BA is
now quite well prepared, Unite has suggested a pay freeze which
will save £2 million, a marginal reduction in cabin crew numbers
and a cut in pay up to next year. Unite say it will save about
£60 million in total.
BA have refused to comment at this delicate stage of
negotiations but it certainly looks like Unite are trying to bridge
any gaps in diplomacy.
What would you do if you were head of British Airways? Is
it right that a third party union can stop the management of a
struggling airline from cutting costs with the use of force? It's
not like BA is making £11 billion profit like the banks recently
reported and just being tight. It's a serious situation and
if the cost structure is not addressed the airline will go under
and it is lose-lose for all of us.
If you are likely to be affected by the strikes don't panic too
soon.
You can claim flight cancellation
compensation or, claim against your credit card which
is even easier.
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