Latest statement from Lala Land !
A High Court Judge has today ruled that BA crew have a legitimate claim against British Airways for breach of contract.
The evidence put forward in favour of the cabin crew has won them the right to a have their case heard in full on 1st Feb 2010.
Until then, cabin crew will, without prejudice, work to the imposed changes. Unite has effectively recorded their objection to such changes.
Should a permanent injunction be granted against British Airways at the trial, the cabin crew will return to current working agreements. They will also be entitled to compensation for work carried by them in the interim period of imposition.
The decision is such that British Airways were not awarded any costs today. During the hearing BA conceded that there are significant issues to be answered by them regarding the alleged breach of contract.
British Airways have today issued a statement to suggest that BA crew have lost their case. On the contrary, the court has decided that they would be best placed to pursue a permanent injunction in February.
BASSA and Amicus, both sections of Unite, are delighted with this decision.
The forthcoming ballot for industrial action is an entirely separate issue. The decision does not alter the ability of the unions to resolve matters industrially, and therefore will not detract from Unite’s ability to achieve an overwhelming ’yes’ vote in support.
Steve Turner