Ottergirl
The first of our colleagues that were suspended was dismissed today after a disciplinary hearing around Facebook activity.
They will be appealing but have been added to the BASSA list of things to be resolved. Very bad timing all in all.
Not really, its just BA saying that they manage cabin and crew not BASSA, think about it, BA could have had the hearing at any time that suited them, the fact it coincided with UNITES "update" may, have just been intentional.
In response to UNITES "update" I would say that the key is what was not said. No rhetoric this time round, no promises on staff travel or suspensions. Just a simple
We know this is incredibly frustrating for you, as it is for us. But be assured, any next step will rest with you.
You as the members will have the final say.
What BA Cabin Crew now need to ask themselves is how everyone will vote?
There are only circa 3000 cabin crew who have gone on strike, look at the stories of people turning up to Bedfont then going to work the next day.
Look at the stories of woe from those that
have lost staff travel, and ask yourself will their colleagues stand by them if any proposal is put to a free vote.
