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Old 29th Dec 2007, 11:34
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Kasual Observer
 
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What no one, especially those so in favour of industrial action, have stated so far is what it is they are demanding! You either have a specific demand or else you are just striking for the fun of it.

Twice you union reps came to AGREEMENT with the company. Twice, the company came to a negotiated settlement. Twice the membership rejected the recommendation. How can the company be blamed if your union reps weren't representing your views?

After the second vote of no confidence in your reps, they then turn around and call for an industrial action ballot. Since then, not one person has been able to state precisely what it is you are demanding.

I have seen all sorts of individual demands on here but not seen one official one. Does anyone know what it is that you are demanding?

Whilst you have our sympathy for your plight on terms and conditions, you are rapidly losing support because of the total ineptitude of your union and your reps. You had advice on how to go about this and advice on the consequences of going into this action without overwhelming support. You have also been given free advice on the possible outcome of taking this action when you are led by people who you have no confidence in.

It all smacks of a disaster waiting to happen. There will be no winners. The company will lose a lot of money and the cabin crew will lose much more than anything they hope to gain and their cause will be put back many years because of ill prepared and naive people who appear to be incapable of understanding the consequences of their actions.
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