virgin atlantic offers it crew yet another disgraceful pay offer we need your support
well ladies and gents here we go another terrible pay offer by the virgin atlantic establishment here is what the company has offered its cabin crew and to say the least this is an outrage
"Pay Offer Information for non CC89/Amicus members
You will be aware that we have been negotiating terms and conditions of pay with CC89/Amicus. We have now concluded our discussions and presented a final offer of a twelve month deal.
For those non-members here are the details on the offer as ultimately you will be affected. The offer is currently being voted on by CC89/Amicus members. The ballot will close on 20 April 2007.
1. Basic Pay
2% uplift on basic pay with effect from 1 April 2007, for 12 months. This is in line with the award made to other staff groups.
We would keep new entrant salaries at the existing rates.
2. Trip Pay
A 2% uplift on Trip pay for all ranks with effect from 1 April 2007 for 12 months.
3. Monthly standby
In order for us to continue with the system of monthly standby we need the following changes to the Agreement.
- Crew to be rostered 6 blocks of standby in 3 years
- We need to reset the standby counts to zero for newly promoted crew
- Change 4 hour call outs to have an AV day before the 4 hour block
- The guaranteed weekend off to become guaranteed time off
- Staggered start dates (throughout the month) for the standby period with protection around Christmas/New Year
- Crew who are sick on a standby month will be re-rostered their standby month
4. Promotional Pay Review
On promotion with effect from 1 April 2007 all ranks of crew will receive the basic rate of pay for their new rank at March 2007’s pay rates. After 12 months of successful performance they will move to the rate of pay uplifted by 2%.
If you have any further questions please feel free to talk to your manager.
Jenny Crinnion
Head of Cabin Services