ns68 wrote:
Most people here seem to be convinced that because we have been told that we will be left on our t&c than we are safe and happy..well I remember just before voluntary redudance was given to senior crew members, that most CSD were starved from work-hence they took the final package and left- I was flying with these people day in day out on eurofleet and it wasn't pleasant to hear their story-they would be just given a string of availables that were never filled- I fear this is what is coming for us. That is the reason why I tend to support the union in getting some guarantees before it is too late.
So, you went on strike to bully BA into giving you guarantees. How about these offers from BA which you have rejected:
- basic pay protected - guaranteed as it's contractual
- pay rises during 2011-13 - guaranteed as it would be contractual
- monthly travel payment - guaranteed as it would be contractual
- existing contractual terms maintained - guaranteed as they could be amended only through the agreed NSP negotiating procedures
There are people who would give their right arm for such guarantees.