There is a lot of misinformation, even by Unite, on BA's EG901 disciplinary process. You get the impression that people have been disciplined or sacked for doing little or nothing wrong.
But EG901 is quite clear on what the process is. Briefly, there is first a preliminary investigation (PI) to determine if there is a case to be answered. If there is, then there is a hearing. You may ask:
Who carries out the hearing? This is the answer (quoted verbatim from EG901):
a manager with no prior involvement in the case, a management grade or equivalent if dismissal is a possible sanction
If the case is found against the employee, the employee can
appeal twice against the sanction.
The employee is entitled to have union help at the hearing.
So, how can Unite claim that the process is so flawed, causing may cabin crew have been unfairly disciplined or dismissed?