To All Unite CC Members at Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic Strike Action Update
- Unite balloted 3,137 cabin crew members at Virgin Atlantic.
- 72% of all members who returned their ballot voted for strike action.
- Strike action will initially consist of 2 x 48 hour stoppages.
- The first stoppage will take place from 0600 hours on Wednesday 9th January 2008 to 0600 on Friday 11th January 2008.
- The second stoppage will take place from 0600 hours on Wednesday 16th January to 0600 on Friday 18th January 2008.
- All 3,137 Unite Cabin Crew members are now expected to participate in the strike action.
- Your right to participate in strike action is protected under Section 234(a) of the Trade Union Labour Relations (Consolidated) Act 1992.
- Unite has begun mobilising for strike action. All relevant literature, posters, flyers, badges, placards, etc. have been produced and contact has been made with the relevant authorities.
- Peaceful protests/picketing will take place on 9th, 10th, 16th and 17th January 2008.
- This will be co-ordinated in the run up to the action and we are currently exploring the most appropriate establishments to highlight the protests.
- Confirmation of these establishments will be made known to our members prior to the action taking place.
- Maximum support by all Unite members available to participate in the protest is essential.
- Unite will further update our members on 4th January 2008. Unite members do not need to do anything else in the meantime.
- We have always stated that we would be prepared to meet if the company wishes to engage in further discussions.
- The company may attempt to undermine our efforts during the forthcoming period. They have failed to do this up to now and we are sure you will not be unsettled by any further attempts by the company in this respect.
- Your support from the outset of this dispute has been crucial. With your continued support we are certain that an agreeable resolution can be found.
- Finally, you have given Virgin Atlantic a consistent message throughout this dispute. It is now time for them to listen!!
Brian Boyd
Unite National Officer
Civil Air Transport