Virgin - Crew Discussions II

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Something similar to below, also now is a good time to review any issues that are outstanding or not being actioned.

1. Sensible increase for basic salary (4-7%) effective immediate and backdated to last deal expiry.
2. No additional Standby
3. No loss of standby weekend
4. Shorter pay deal e.g. 1-2 years. not 3 - a lot will change with virgin becoming a public limited company
5. Sensible Trip pay increase
6. More reward for senior crew (be it increase in basic or trip pay) to promote staying with and advancement within the company.
7. A review of variable manning
8. No permanent removal of crew on any A/C
9. Inlight of current "staff shortages" Pre-ops and vswap to be available 24/7 and any swaps actioned within a set time period - contractual not a perk
10. Review of airshare or similar incentive (in an upward fashion, not downwards)
11. Introduction of a reward system for crews waiting for rooms down route to discourage cheaper hot bedding contracts in hotels.
12. Increase of crew down payments as a deterrent to the company to employee sufficient crew numbers (perhaps an audit by union to confirm how many short the company is - if it is)
13. Bring in a 3rd party negotiator to carryout an audit within the company and create an action plan on how to reduce staff sickness and increase staff productivity. The internet is full of success stories of companies who have done just that and invested in their staff, the outcome higher retention levels, more productivity/turnover and increased job satisfaction, less sickness . All in all a great thing for the customer.

I know it seems like a lost list, but we have to have a wish list to work to right ?