A report in The Sun newspaper last night said that Unite union had been discussing the need for industrial action by its members in response to BA’s proposals to make up to 12,000 staff redundant and employ those left on new terms and conditions. While the Sun is not my…
BA Mixed Fleet strike resolved There has been a long-running series of strikes with 85 days industrial action by members of Unite Cabin crew working for British Airways’ Mixed Fleet. Although the impact was not huge for passengers with BA wet leasing Qatar aircraft amongst others to fill the gaps,…
BA has this week announced that they plan to close their NAPS pension scheme which currently gives some BA employees a final salary pension. The scheme has already been closed to new entrants since 2003 and was replaced with a defined benefits scheme for the newer employees. In March 2017 the…
British Airways Cabin crew strike paused Unite Union has called on British Airways to use a ‘pause for peace’ to enter talks and find a resolution to the long running mixed fleet cabin crew dispute over pay and the sanctioning of striking workers. Writing to Alex Cruz, Unite general secretary…
The Unite Union have announced yet another strike for Unite members of BA’s mixed fleet cabin crew. The dispute was originally over pay with some cabin crew members citing poverty due to the low levels of pay. Although the pay elements have been agreed, Unite are unhappy with the punitive…
BA B787-900 to be used on short haul route If you have always wanted to fly in BA's long haul business class but haven't managed it, this may be for you. BA have been using one of their long haul B777s on the Madrid route over the summer. They have…
BA Mixed Fleet are due to be on strike for the next couple of weeks in their long running dispute over pay and penalising striking staff. It has now been revealed that BA and Unite may be close to agreement. BA have agreed to back down over strikers losing their…
The Unite Union have announced another strike for Unite members of BA’s mixed fleet cabin crew. The dispute was originally over pay with some cabin crew members citing poverty due to the low levels of pay. Although the pay elements have been agreed, Unite are unhappy with the punitive measures…
Just when you think it couldn’t get any worse for British Airways and its long-suffering customers, a yet another strike has been announced. Following the strikes early this year by Unite members of BA’s mixed fleet cabin crew, the union had been renegotiating with BA. Unfortunately they have been unable…
Hot on the heels of BA’s IT failure, the Unite union had announced that BA’s mixed fleet cabin crew would be taking industrial action this Friday, 16th June for 4 days. You can read my original article here. The dispute was originally about the low levels of pay and allowances…
