What sort of a company imposes new contracts on fresh recruits
paying them significantly less than current staff?
Well, not some tiny tin-pot organisation but British Airways, and it also imposes a whole range of changes without proper consultation with staff.
Don't they get it that to turn things around they need the backing of those that work for the company - and not treat them like dirt.
This type of macho management intent on crushing its workforce must be challenged at all times.
There was a 9-1 vote for a strike until action was blocked by the High Court last year, setting a very dangerous precedent. Given nothing has changed for workers, another vote in favour of industrial action can be expected.
The union Unite made a tactical blunder by proposing 12 straight days of action over the Christmas period. They can still force management into meaningful discussions without such prolonged strike action that alienates the public.
It's good that the union has made it clear it will not strike over Easter. Let us hope that once the vote is announced BA get back to some serious discussions with staff - and stop trying to crush them.
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