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[VintageKrug]

Not much comment on this, probably because it’s about Virgin.

http://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-pilots-threaten-strike-action/

Unlikely to result in a strike, but worth following if you have bookings in the next few days….

[VintageKrug]

And indeed as was the case within BA, the BALPA Pilots’ Union has been able to reach an agreement which has averted strike action.

More evidence that pragmatic, realistic business-minded Unions can get the right results for both their members’ interests and those of the company.

http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20100908-703648.html

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“Jim McAuslan, general secretary at the British Airline Pilots’ Association, or Balpa, said, talks were “frank, to the point and creative,” and were never about money but about lifestyle.

“Both sides hinted that their relationship and communication may have deteriorated, which in part may have led to tensions escalating and the union threatening strikes.

“McAuslan said the union now was happy with the ground that’s been laid out for its future relationship with the airline.

“In our discussions with the company we have identified a range of relationships and processes that can be improved,” he said. “We are looking forward to working with Virgin Atlantic on these matters to ensure that our industrial relations are on a more professional and progressive footing.”

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