Its rapidly becoming the only choice available. BA’s actions are not about saving the company during Covid, there are about using Covid as cover to dramatically restructure the business and massively increase future profits/bonuses/dividends.
From my non-pilot point if view the enhanced VR is nothing more than CR + PILON + a few quid. There is no negotiating on T&Cs, just consultation on redundancy numbers. The intention is to fire and rehire from August 7th. Frankly the ‘new’ job isn’t worth having, financially, physically and morally.
I have been placed in a position, along with many other colleagues, of having little to lose but lots to maintain by taking action. Using Covid the smash T&Cs has been a huge mistake, it could potentially cost the business much more than was necessary.
BALPA recommended their deal. Where is it? When is the ballot? What has happened, is all not well?