Originally Posted by
partyboy_uk
That wouldn't really have much effect though if the cabin crew vote against strike action would it? No, it was important for the Union to display its ability to affect the business, even without a vote. A press release that says "The firm faces a crippling strike at the height of the holiday season," has the ability to do just that.
Partyboy, this press release has the potential of a massive impact on the company. Hence it is a ridiculous thing to do so early on.
How do you think the cabin crew look like when they now vote against a strike or even worse (more likely) don't have enough members to legally go on strike?
A press release is something the company doesn't want and therefore is an very good negotiating tool. But this means that the union can threaten the company to make a press release.
Times at the moment are tough and because of the press release we will loose some business. The company will use this against you!!
Would have been a lot smarter if the union first balloted its members instead of pushing out this press release with nothing to back it up.
I know what the dispute is about and in a certain way you have my support. However your union is doing things the wrong way around and in the end it will come and haunt you.