Like an old couple, British Airways and Unite are heading back to the courts to get another part of the dispute settled. This time Unite is taking BA to court Unite are claiming that it was not consulted properly over the changes that were imposed on its workers - including crew reductions on Long Haul, and the pay freeze. BA argues it needs to cut losses and claims it … [Read more...]

Well it's begun. Unite has commenced the ballot on possible strike action.  The ballot that runs from now (25/01) until 22nd February, with the first action possible from 1st March. Unite reiterates it will not call action over Easter - trying to buy the public off with a sympathy "We're hitting businessmen, Willie Walsh and not families" line. Unite is also angry … [Read more...]

British Airways seems to have ratcheted up its position, by issuing a threat that ID90's (used for standby travel which gives an industry discount of 90%) are to go for striking workers, and in addition, the quality of crew hotels are now up for review. Unite describe the move as "shocking", "another act of provocation" and "petty'. It should be noted that the ID90's and … [Read more...]

Ok, I've skipped the announcement that Unite is once again going to ballot it's Cabin Crew workers, and that BA are going to try to break the strike by wetleasing aircraft and crew, and it is actually opening up cabin crew training up to other qualified staff to the point where Unite has made one hell of a concession That it will NOT strike over the Easter period Quote … [Read more...]

Well it seems BA and Unite are heading back to the table to try and avoid the oncoming storm of more strike action. Unite has agreed to the talks with BA in an attempt to find a settlement over jobs, pay and conditions.  As you remember, on the run-up to Christmas,  strike action was around the corner until it was deemed illegal by the courts. In response, Unite … [Read more...]

Unite has signalled it wishes to reballot it's members for another attempt at strike action. Whilst not unexpected, personally - I would still be considering other carriers over the next few weeks. For any strike to happen there much be a consultation period, ballot and actual notice to the company. That puts it +4 weeks away, and pushing it into February. For that … [Read more...]

I repeat in large letters THE BRITISH AIRWAYS CREW STRIKE HAS BEEN RULED ILLEGAL AND THUS CANNOT GO AHEAD. Unite are annoyed, and is planning on holding fresh ballots. BA on the other hand is bedding into its positition and are pressuring Unite to "understand it's position" More follows. … [Read more...]