So once again the pilots accuse the Cabin Crew of "bringing the company down" Sheesh.
We joined BA because they offered those terms and conditions and we get a FAIR wage for the work we do (just like the pilots do).
If BA now think we are too expensive then they shouldn't have offered those terms to begin with.
It is not the cabin crews fault what they earn, it's what BA offered and we accepted. It's called a contract.
To smash-and-grab our terms permanently when the downturn is purely temporary is opportunism of the first order.
Most crew would agree to temporary measures but would need assurance that when the economy recovered and BA starting making the profits it has in the past (despite our hideously expensive and restrictive terms and conditions
) we would get the money back.
Thing aren't just tough for poor old BA! We are not faceless cabin crew. We are real people living lives with families and mouths to feed. We don't need to be told how tough thing are, our cost of living has increased along with BAs. Everything costs more from eggs to bread to rent to mortgages. Why should we take home less pay when the cost of living keeps going up?
And shame on our "colleagues" who take delight in our struggle at the moment. It wont be long before you need our support maybe? Its a two-way street and we should all be together.
Remember, after you have landed the plane in an emergency its the other half of the onboard team that may have to look after you and make sure you get off safe.
We should be one team, shame on you.