The issue of the letters.
They simply point out what many people are thinking. On one hand Walsh tells the world that BA is going out of business, then whilst workers are being asked to work for nothing, it is revealled that not only do current members of the board still recieve free unlimited first class travel, but it is for life, regardless of whether they are still a BA employee, and extends to their spouses and children under 24yrs. Current members of the board having such a perk I could cope with. But to extend this perk whilst we are desperate to save cash. Mixed message.
The issue of bullying is particularily sinister. It has transpired that some senior department managers issued an email to all their staff which listed the BRS options. They were required to submit a response. The final option was on the lines of 'I do not wish to help the company out and I will not be taking any of the options'. Ticking this box, it was suggested, would lead to a discussion with the reciprients manager on how they could help the company. Figures are not being released to indicate a department breakdown of where the options were exercised. To make matters worse those who have opted to work for free are to lose 2 days annual leave!
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