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Old 30th March 2010 | 13:11
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Diplome
 
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I'm copying this post from the restricted forum because it represents a great attitude and also makes a good point.

From HiFlyer14:

Why do we need an offer back on the table?

Those of us cabin crew that are coming to work have indicated that we are more than happy with the crew complements. We are working well with colleagues from all other departments, we have adapted to quite a lot of changes within our own environment and we have crossed picket lines to make it happen.

BA have made their savings, so why is "an offer" still required? Let the strikers strike. For the first time in my entire career with BA I have seen organisation that is second to none. It has been breathtakingly excellent - from the security, the keeping apart of strikers/non-strikers, booking different hotels, the manning of the flights, re-instating flights at the last minute and getting them crewed and even getting customers to book on the reinstated flights so they don't go empty.

How come? How come BA have suddenly risen from the ashes with such a display of excellence? Because of the people involved. It is us that make BA great. The can-do attitutude, the pulling out all the stops, the "it's no skin off my nose", I'll do whatever I can to help attitude. And of course the fact that BASSA are no longer in the building to prevent that happening.

So, please don't stress about an offer. We don't actually need one. We are doing just grand as we are.

It has never felt so good to be part of such a fantastic team and I feel very proud of each and every one of my working colleagues at BA.

I am BA cabin crew and this is my own viewpoint and not that of BA.
HiFlyer14 not only has a wonderful message regarding how productively all staff are working through this time, but also reveals that if the percentages continue to rise, if the returning strikers are shown that their negativity and power are in the minority, then the ball will truly be in Unite's court to finding a solution.
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