New Airline Pilot Union Launches in UK - PPU
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Just stumbled across this new union - seems to be for Virgin Atlantic pilots only at the moment, but a breath of fresh air....
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New Airline Pilot Union Launches in UK - PPU
A new union for airline pilots has launched in the UK. The Professional Pilots Union (PPU) officially launched on the 10th January 2013.
Initially, the PPU will only be recruiting pilots from Virgin Atlantic Airways but intends to open it's ranks to pilots from other UK based airlines, especially those where there is no current representation or where there is dissatisfaction with the incumbent union or association.
Initially, the PPU will only be recruiting pilots from Virgin Atlantic Airways but intends to open it's ranks to pilots from other UK based airlines, especially those where there is no current representation or where there is dissatisfaction with the incumbent union or association.
Isn't BALPA and IPA enough?
I know that some, rightly or wrongly, see BALPA as a BA union and do not wish to join, so isn't that why the IPA was formed?
OK as a Virgin pilots' association but the other two are going to be a bit miffed when the poaching begins.
I know that some, rightly or wrongly, see BALPA as a BA union and do not wish to join, so isn't that why the IPA was formed?
OK as a Virgin pilots' association but the other two are going to be a bit miffed when the poaching begins.
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into a right wing tail spin!
Choice is good, remember the BASSA comms? 'Don't listen to anything BA says, you can only believe what BASSA tells you'. Wow, what arrogance.
Still can't copy and paste a name either eh? How sad.
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Oh goodness. I haven't laughed so hard for ages.
Sounds like this new union will be as good as this
PCCC – Professional Cabin Crew Council
Sounds like this new union will be as good as this
PCCC – Professional Cabin Crew Council
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Sounds like this new union will be as good as this
Glass houses, don't throw stones.
It would be too easy Wonker, trust me, but I can't be bothered to lower to your level. Just serve the coffee.
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My God all these Unions - it's enough to send.... Wiggy ...... into a right wing tail spin!
FWIW I spent time in a previous life at a very left of centre academic institution and saw first hand the havoc caused by some the nasty manipulative behaviour carried out by some of the of the Far Left. I saw some very similar behaviour in a recent dispute.....right, back to reading the Guardian.
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Good luck to them, since the IPA haven't panned out to be any competition for balpa it will be interesting to see if this union can cut the mustard.
You don't have to drive a Trabant to be left wing.
Aren't there laws against cyber bullying.
You don't have to drive a Trabant to be left wing.
Aren't there laws against cyber bullying.
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Chocolate Racer,
Don't bother, it was this purile, inane drivel full of lies and innuendo that got the BASSA forum shut down.
He was an insufferable bore/arrogant ar$e when he was in the company, he just wants to remain so now he's been kicked out. What are we today? Pilot? manager? CEO? All the things you wish you'd been.
Of course there was NEVER fratinisation between the Cabin crew was there? Neither has there ever been fratinisation in the office environment, it's only when it happens between CC and a Pilot it becomes soooooooooo important.
What a laugh.
Don't bother, it was this purile, inane drivel full of lies and innuendo that got the BASSA forum shut down.
He was an insufferable bore/arrogant ar$e when he was in the company, he just wants to remain so now he's been kicked out. What are we today? Pilot? manager? CEO? All the things you wish you'd been.
Of course there was NEVER fratinisation between the Cabin crew was there? Neither has there ever been fratinisation in the office environment, it's only when it happens between CC and a Pilot it becomes soooooooooo important.
you might even end the evening a more educated person!
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IPA done what?
Well, whilst £25 a month is too steep for flying instructors it's better than the 1% BALPA want for airline pilots.
IPA tried to get recognised with our outfit - sadly it didn't happen BUT...... they did help us get a 35% payrise in 2010 because their legal challenge kept the company on it's toes.
Oh and they also represented individual pilots who were facing the sack to a positive result in each case.
IPA tried to get recognised with our outfit - sadly it didn't happen BUT...... they did help us get a 35% payrise in 2010 because their legal challenge kept the company on it's toes.
Oh and they also represented individual pilots who were facing the sack to a positive result in each case.
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Frankly we'd probably be all better joining the RMT!
People working in the Railway System seem to have better Ts and Cs and representation these days that many pilots.
Would love to see Bob Crowe taking on MOL!!
People working in the Railway System seem to have better Ts and Cs and representation these days that many pilots.
Would love to see Bob Crowe taking on MOL!!
Bob isn't there to be liked - his sole responsibility is towards his members full stop and they love him. Neither Bob nor his members give a toss whether you, Government, public or any one else likes him.