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Old 2nd Sep 2010, 12:09
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ChicoG
 
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Whilst looking, found this:

Branch secretary Duncan Holley, said: 'We are looking for the green light for a strike ballot next week, which would encompass the Christmas period and there is every likelihood we will be out then.'

The dispute was originally over BA's 'survival' plans to slash costs. Most of the key issues have since been resolved over months of gruelling negotiations.

But the Unite union said the suspensions and sackings were unjustified. It warned that a renewed strike ballot was 'inevitable' unless there was a swift resolution of issues.

BA said the vast majority of staff who had been suspended were now back at work, although at least 13 have been sacked for 'serious cases of misconduct', subject to appeal.

It comes ahead of a mass meeting of BA cabin crew at Kempton Park race course near Sunbury-on-Thames next Monday, September 6.

BA was up 1.2p at 211p.
Good luck with that one, Holley.

And ironically, given that we are discussing the schism between Unite and BASSA:

British Airways’ cabin crew union, Unite, said talks will take place next week to try to end the long-running dispute with the airline.

A spokesman for Unite said talks were being planned for next week but it could not specify the day.

He denied reports that the union was planning to ballot for more strike action over the half-term holidays or at Christmas.

“There are no plans for any strike ballots as we’re still trying to resolve the outstanding issues,” he said.”

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