BA dispute - we’ve gone the extra mile
On the eve of the strike by BA cabin crew, we can put our hand on our hearts and honestly say we have done all we possibly could to find a peaceful solution to this dispute. This week Unite offered to suspend the strike and all we asked for in return was for BA to put its original deal back on the table to let our members decide.
Remember, this dispute is not about gain. Crew are not seeking more money or better conditions. They are fighting because BA stopped negotiating and imposed changes that cut 1,000 crew members from flights – cuts that crew believe are a disaster for BA’s reputation as a premier airline.
Crew do live in the real world, they know BA is suffering – they like other workers all over the country during this recession, have been prepared to make big sacrifices to save jobs.
As this dispute has dragged on it has become increasingly clear to Unite that BA wants more than cost savings. Crew offered BA savings to match those made by BA’s crew cuts. Unite believes that Willie Walsh’s end game is to destroy the crew’s union.
Cabin crew have received amazing messages of solidarity from aviation unions from around the world. BA cabin crew now need your support. Attached is a leaflet explaining what this strike is about - please send this to your colleagues and help our members win their fight for a say in their future.
Tony Woodley Derek Simpson
Joint General Secretaries
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