I struggle to find a good enough reason for strike action on a couple of LHR issues...
Losing a purser on the jumbo (you have another 2 or 3, right?)
Making the CSD role a working position (At least you get a CSD and we're the only airline with a non-working position on board. CSD's get paid a vast amount of money, at least they could do some work for it - yes, I know some do...)
3 crew (we do this at LGW and most of the time, it's a pain in the backside, stressful and hectic. We also have lots of new entrants down here that we haven't got time to keep an eye out for due to this operation. No support from our "colleagues" at LHR though... and no ballot either)
I know changes in this industry are pants sometimes, but seriously, some of these issues needs to be addressed by the company in order for us all to survive and have a job. I'm not pro-BA, I think management stink most of the time, however, a militant union who walk out during talks and refuse to budge or listen is not doing anybody any favours.
Out of interest, I'm just wondering what these outrageous statements from what's-his-name were and what the actual proposals are please?