Originally Posted by
A Lurker
Why will BA and it's management wish or bother talking to this new 'council'?
Thats what I dont understand - if they break the current Unions - why would they bother to engage with a new group?
Dead simple. BA negotiate effectively with every other union in BA, and despite the occasional disagreement, have a working relationship fit for the future.
The problem seems to be that Bassa and BA have developed an increasingly dysfunctional relationship where Bassa have gained an effective veto over any management input within the department. This happens nowhere else in the industry and I doubt in any other industry.
BA cannot work with a union that officially states it will not negotiate. (And it has).
The PCCC is a clean slate, and with enough support from cabin crew can play a part in representing cabin crew's views, which can only be a good thing for both sides. BA want to have effective staff representation - it makes their job easier. So I'm sure they would work well with the PCCC.