Originally Posted by
TOM100
i also agree they have to attempt to talk and try and consult - no idea (especially as current circumstances unprecedented) how a court would view a blanket refusal to even attempt to consult. BA have filed the S188 as they are legally required so for BASSA to say we won’t talk until you remove it does seem a precarious position to take.
For clarity the position, precarious or otherwise, is coordinated by Unite and GMB who are heading the stance against BA and requiring the S188 to be rescinded. For further clarity, consultation in this context is worthless. Negotiation and consultation have very different responsibilities and outcomes. BALPA were in negotiations due to their starting position of not being furloughed; look what happened. Consultation provides no protection or influence for members of unions affiliated to unite or GMB.