MissM,
BA, and especially WW himself, has made life difficult for many loyal and long serving crew.
I think there are many who would feel that "loyal" and "long serving" are being confused. Just because someone has served a long time does not necessarily mean that they are loyal. It
could mean that the 'long server' is marking time, knowing that there is nothing else out there that would provide similar income and terms/conditions. However, as they bide their time, they may be
anything but loyal. As long as they stay away from the disciplinary line in the sand then they remain ..... long serving.
On the other hand, someone who has been in the company 6 months, maybe having waited years to get a position, would be willing to give all to help keep the company viable and healthy. That would certainly be considered loyal.
If LGW crew think they are doing this company a favour by assisting VCC, they are way out of line.
Don't forget that a large part of the employee group, perhaps a notable majority, happen to think that BASSA "are way out of line".