Sporran
I doubt there will be a lockout. What legislation would that use?
What is legal, and very likely, is that after the strike dates are announced today, BA will be forced to introduce a LGW Cabin Crew cost base at LHR, using SOSR legislation.
All Cabin Crew will then have 90 days notice of the change in their terms and conditions. Some will stay out on strike. Some will not strike, receive their old pay for three months, before moving onto their new pay and terms and conditions. Others will also not strike, but only "see out" there 90 days, and then leave.
This is sadly going to impact many households, but will, in the long term, ensure a lower cost base for the company, with a much reduced threat of strikes.
The most disappointing thing about this is that if the BASSA heirachy had opened their eyes to the facts, they could have seen this coming, and warned their members. CAA tables have long shown the disparity between high BA Cabin Crew costs and those of the UK competition. At the High Court evidence was given showing how the cost per hour of BA Cabin Crew was around twice that of UK and foereign competitors. Remember, two of the witnesses for BASSA stated that they were studying law. They should have seen this coming, although it didnt stop them screwing up the first ballot.
Such a shame for the BASSA members, they could have been warned, and there Union they could have negotiated. What a squandered opportunity.