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Old 21st January 2009 | 12:50
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Ten West
 
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So, to continue playing "Devil's Avocado" for a few minutes:

Originally Posted by Ludo
...So, basically any management who wants to slash my T&C (BA or else, I'm not BA) is entitled to do that, and all I'd have to do is find another job?
Look up "management" in a dictionary and then tell me who runs the company. Fair has nothing to do with it.

... Who says that management is right in wanting to slash and I'm wrong wanting to keep my T&C?
Market forces, that's who. Again, Right and Wrong has no bearing on it. I had a job once where I used to make double what I do now. The market changed and I had to move on and accept that the good times were over. Reality rearing its ugly head I'm afraid.

Why should I go and they stay? That would be easy, huh?
Because in spite of what BASSA may want to beieve, Cabin Crews do not run airlines. Again, an easy answer.

It is obvious that the more we let them get away with slashing anything they want, they'll be back for more next round.
Way of the world mate. British Leyland workers made the same demands all through the '70s. They were still demanding them when the company failed as the competition overtook them and left them for dead.
Inserting your fingers in your ears and saying "La La La, I'm not listening" won't help.

I'll tell you something: I'm staying, I'm talking and discussing about what doesn't seem right
Good. That's the way it should be. I really hope you get a favourable resolution. But all I'm saying is, have a back-up plan in case it goes the way of the pear.

..and I'm prepared to take action if necessary.
I bet they're quaking in their boots at the prospect of that. Take a look at the queues of wannabes behind you who have never known the good times. They see the current deals on the table and they'll happily take a slice of it if you don't want it. You can train new starters to become competent Cabin Crew very quickly.

They can always change job if they don't like it that way
Yep. I can really see that happening too.
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