Strike or No Strike
Speculation on the CC thread is that between 3000 and 4000 will vote yes for IA. The high end of this range represents 31% of the total of 13,000 CC. While there are varying views the consensus seems to be that this number will carry the vote. We know not all who vote for IA will actually go on strike. If BA takes a hard line as to the consequences of striking, such as termination of employment, the number who would actually strike could be as few as 2000. I assume that there are arguments to suggest that the strike will be “unprotected”. It really does not matter if those arguments would eventually prevail. The mere fact that BA’s position is that the strike is unprotected should discourage all but the most foolish. Would Unite allow a strike to proceed knowing the total lack of any chance of success? If Unite does allow a strike to proceed would it be to once and for all bring BASSA in line. After a failed strike CC may be more willing to accept an offer from BA. Unite has previously told CC members the current offer is the best that can currently be achieved.