MFCREW
The profits were made despite the strike action, not with the help of them. It's somewhat disingenuous to suggest that they contributed towards the profit. We would have seen £150 million more in profit if it wasn't for the militant strikers. That said, I happen to agree that it might the right move for BA to offer the bonus, for a number of reasons including the fact that it demonstrates who is being reasonable in this dispute.
And another thing......anyone can be sacked for any reason at any time. An industrial tribunal will probably then find (a few months later) that it was unlawful dismissal, and compensation will be awarded, which will almost definitely fall short of re-employment. Haven't Unite/BASSA warned you about that?
Last edited by 123breath; 27th Feb 2011 at 08:40.