public support
Guys,
I have read the pros and cons of possible industrial action being discussed on here. If you want to win you will need public support and the backing of your passangers. This is crucial. From what I have seen of your pay scales you are doing quite well. I am a cop and earn £2000 per month. My brother in law is a fire fighter and gets £1800. We do 40hr weeks, work nights and weekends. We are both aware that we get paid more than nurses who have to endure dealing with total nightmare people in casualty departments all over the UK. If you were to strike I believe you will not get public support at this time.
I am not advocating you let your management walk all over you but if you strike and loose you could suffer badly. I went out with an LHR WW girl a few years ago. She was intelligent and one of the smartest, quick witted people I know. A fantastic advert for you and your company. She worked hard for her money and deserved it. However, there are many who are envious of your position within the airline industry. You are an elite bunch but I bet the company could fill all you're jobs, with other airlines qualified staff within two weeks. They would not get the same quality that you DO give the company but do you think they really care.
Whatever you decide to do good luck. You will always have my admiration and support thanks to a fantastic time with one of you're colleagues as mentioned above.
Last edited by Boy In Blue; 30th March 2010 at 17:42.
Reason: spelling!