not quite
We're not quite at the "strike" stage yet. The announcement of the impending ballot is for industrial action, which may, or not include the ultimate sanction of strikes.
It is indeed all about the promises from BA management, made approx 1 year ago to head off the strike, relating to implementing what had already been agreed. The management has reneged on these promises.
There are no new issues or pay demands being forwarded by the union.
Other elements may well have a bearing, eg the open skies/project lauren.
I, along with pretty much all c. crew would also enjoy getting the profit-share type bonus. It would also be an indication that the company is in a strong financial position, which again, benefits all employees.
But unfortunately, this cannot be had at any price.
I sincerely hope that the management can get around the table to sort out these issues PDQ. After all, it was them who said they would. Not much sign of it so far though. They've had a year, how much more time do they need?
In a year when BA should be proudly talking about T5, & how good it should be for our customers, it may well be that the headlines are focussed on yet more negativity, solely brought on by our management.
What a shame.