[metheman]

Well said geohoveuk..You have hit the nail on the head..I wonder how many of the people contributing to the forum actually work for, or are with someone who is at BA..My partner has worked for BA for 32 years, all of which ( apart from since WW took over ) have been good,fun and loyal years..I have seen what is happening and it ‘aint nice..I hope that the people writing, who don’t work there aren’t subjected to the same changes from their employer in the future, when new management arrive and start changing things..Don’t beleive what you see in the papers, you have to see it for yourself..They are fighting for their future..They aren’t militants ( if my partner was they would be out of favour !! )..I hope that they don’t go on strike again,but if they do I will support my partner through thick and thin, as their future is being decided for them regardless of their thoughts..This is happening to too many companies who aren’t getting the publicity, so don’t be shocked when it happens to you..
I could go on and on, but have to have my say..They aren’t greedy grasping people, they are ordinary people doing a damn good job. Next time you fly BA you should appreciate all the hard work that they are putting into looking after you on your flight, but if the proposed changes go through, then kiss good-bye to the great service and say hello to a new breed of cheap labour looking after you.

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[NTarrant]

Again Geohoveuk you are letting emotions get into the debate. The world will not end for these people, they will have to work a bit harder, just like people in the bus industry and the rail industry had to 25 and 20 years ago.

Most BA ground crew are outsourced around the world, even Manchester and Glasgow its Aviance. Outsourcing is nothing new and cost effective.

Lives for the workers, at what cost? They have good lives, better than some in the industry. It is not about bonus for the boss or dividends for shareholders it is about remaining competative and giving the customer the service they want. Yes the crew do have to apologise for malfunctioning IFE, but that is what the job is all about.

I think you too should have a few bevvies this weekend Geo to drown your sorrows. Cheers

[NTarrant]

Again Geohoveuk you are letting emotions get into the debate. The world will not end for these people, they will have to work a bit harder, just like people in the bus industry and the rail industry had to 25 and 20 years ago.

Most BA ground crew are outsourced around the world, even Manchester and Glasgow its Aviance. Outsourcing is nothing new and cost effective.

Lives for the workers, at what cost? They have good lives, better than some in the industry. It is not about bonus for the boss or dividends for shareholders it is about remaining competative and giving the customer the service they want. Yes the crew do have to apologise for malfunctioning IFE, but that is what the job is all about.

I think you too should have a few bevvies this weekend Geo to drown your sorrows. Cheers

[NTarrant]

Again Geohoveuk you are letting emotions get into the debate. The world will not end for these people, they will have to work a bit harder, just like people in the bus industry and the rail industry had to 25 and 20 years ago.

Most BA ground crew are outsourced around the world, even Manchester and Glasgow its Aviance. Outsourcing is nothing new and cost effective.

Lives for the workers, at what cost? They have good lives, better than some in the industry. It is not about bonus for the boss or dividends for shareholders it is about remaining competative and giving the customer the service they want. Yes the crew do have to apologise for malfunctioning IFE, but that is what the job is all about.

I think you too should have a few bevvies this weekend Geo to drown your sorrows. Cheers

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[Potakas]

I believe this is the topic that’s more likely to continue our conversation about the strike,

here some things i read earlier at BBC

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/8413529.stm

With this bullet to be the most important :

According to a 2009 survey for the Civil Aviation Authority, BA’s cabin crew are well paid in industry terms with average earnings of £29,900 a year, including bonuses and allowances, compared with £14,400 at Virgin Atlantic.

I don’t know exactly how the things in UK works but let’s be reasonable,
BA crew are well payed and generally there is a crisis, for example BMI (Lufthansa) plans to dismiss 800 people.

Why is to hard to have a settlement here, is there any problem because BA was not from the beginning private?

[TerryMcManus24]

“is there any problem because BA was not from the beginning private”

Could have something to do with it .

However on a realistic note and taking into account the massive debts that the “old worlds favourite” is now suffering …maybe.. just maybe it might be time for our new lords and masters Mr Cam & Clegg to consider some old fashioned socialist (groans abound) policies and re – nationalise the airline.
Rather unlikely of course but ..

[VintageKrug]

Dear God don’t even go there……

Absolutely no need to re-nationalise any airline, let alone BA which has been and is being run effectively in the private sector for the past three decades.

[Potakas]

I totally agree,

i just wanted to know if there are any diferences according to working rules or relations, from the time that BA was national.

[ndf1260]

Having deleted 401 emails on my Blackberry over the last few months and receiving them at all times of day and night, can I politely suggest that we DRAW A LINE UNDER THIS THREAD!?
There are plenty more recent threads on the board for those that are continuing to discuss the losers from the CC.

[Potakas]

Sorry for the disturbance, although sure you haven’t delete 401 emails..

[wl123456789]

All companies make mistakes. It’s what they do to put them right that makes the difference. Over to you BA – your next move has the potential to increase long-term loyalty … or not.http://www.shoptiffanysilver.com/

[Binman62]

These people are barking mad………………..

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-11866508

[CharlesJones]

I know Binman.

When will Willie Walsh and the board ever learn.

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