It’s been some weeks or days since I’ve talked about BA and Unite. So lets waste some pixel space seeing what both sides are at.
BA and Unite have had a round of talks this week in an attempt to hold off any industrial action – and whilst no fruit is bearing at the moment, they will be meeting again next week.
Both parties met at Acas, and discussed what they wanted under their supervision. Whilst the minimal staff who voted in the last strike voted against the new pay deal, BA has stated this will form the basis of any new deal.
With Unite’s threat of more strikes after in September, the need to sort this out is becoming more pressing. BA is preparing contingency plans, and like it or not – to some extent they worked in every strike.
Like an old couple in a divorce case, both sides are at it, catting themselves to bits. Rather embarrassing really – and also possibly costly if the uncertainty of strikes hits business pockets….
