I agree that an hourly rate would be acceptable if was a rate that didn't effect our take home pay.I.E putting all the costs of B2B payments,destination,ETP,boxes etc. into a pot,then divided it up so it works out at an hourly rate.That would be fine.
However if there was an an argeement for this negotiated rate,then who's to say that in a years time that the company lower the hourly rate closer to their suiting.
Good to see some actual engagement in the issues.
Didnt BA agree to do exactly that with the payment? Genuine question. It doesnt get much discussed elsewhere as it is percieved as against the party line on CF etc. Then with a fixed payment it doesnt really matter what routes go to new fleet any more than route transfers between LHR and LGW are an issue now?
If BA then decided to reduce it surely it would be an industrial matter for negotiation just like any other pay deal. You cant ballot now on ifs and maybes from the future only on what BA are offering now. Essentially 1 off the aircraft and no doubt a new disruption agreement.