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Old 3rd Apr 2012, 10:39
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read what hand solo said again.

BA do not HAVE to merge the lists. BMI can operate as a standalone fleet, with TUPE allowances and not a penny more.

The previous BA / BACC ballot had 2 very strong red lines. BA said "NO COST INCREASE FROM BMI CURRENT COST" - that means you ain't gonna get teh BA paypoint or senioroity. thats a clear position from BA and IAG, not from the BACC.
BACC said "no ba pilot to be disadvantaged", thats a bit more nebulous, but fairly clear too - and the 10 million savings get thrown back off the table if thats not met.

I have no idea about employment law, and neither do 99.99999% of people on here. I would imagine that if you forced a merger of the lists, you would probably have to do it in an equitable manner - but thats not gonna happen. My view is that either BMI DECIDE to join that list at a negotiated and agreed position, or they don't join it at all, there is going to be nothing forced about it. Thats a completely diffreent kettle of fish from previous positions.
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