Originally Posted by flyluke
Has there been any evidence that all of these 6,000 'volunteers', et al actually exist?
WW would claim such numbers, wouldn't he, in an attempt to de-stabilise industrial action.
Even if he DOES render strike action ineffective, he will make BA a pretty poor career choice in the future - unless the BA employee of the future accepts that they will be shoved into whatever position the company chooses - all because this is how it has got its way in the past.
I beg to differ. Anyone who knows anybody in the call centres or management branches knew that BA had over 2000 volunteers within the first week of the scheme opening. Having 6000 now would be no great stretch. As to BA being a poor career choice, well they'll still be paying market rate +10% and have a great staff travel package so I can't see them having too great a difficulty in hiring.