Closing the pension scheme is just the start of what could be a very slippery path. Once BAA staff on the new scheme outnumber those on the old one, standby for split pay deals and incentives.
A great management way to divide and conquer.
If the door is opened now, who is to say that the 'protected pension' will be protected? Do you honestly think the governement will pay 100% of it if things go bad. Staff will be given a percentage of its worth.
That's why people are striking.
Coopervane -
you think this will have ramifications? NATS has just had its review of the pension scheme. Although very much in surplus, management are talking about closing it.
A BAA strike will not hold a candle to a NATS one if it comes to it.
The Fuhrer of NATS will be watching this closely, however, British Airways have set a bit of a precedent with regards to climb downs when it comes to mucking about with Ts and Cs