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So are these planned strikes going ahead for definate ?
Does anyone know the plans for the airlines ? Will they be using Regional Airports such as BHX, MAN & CWL ?
Who will be operating from other airports ????? This strike will affect so many airlines it will be good to know what continguency plans are in place.
Does anyone know the plans for the airlines ? Will they be using Regional Airports such as BHX, MAN & CWL ?
Who will be operating from other airports ????? This strike will affect so many airlines it will be good to know what continguency plans are in place.
There is still the point that an effective contract was enetered into with existing employees regarding a pension scheme, and there's no guarantee that BAA will honour that contract. While a company can say 'We entered a contract, but now we can say Yah! Boo! Sucks! we didn't intend to honour it anyway so we're changing it', they can't be trusted in anything else, either. So if the unions wish to say 'Screw you! We don't care what happens because the way you've behaved, you are so untrustworthy we could all be out of a job tomorrow, so let's take you down with us', it's somewhat understandable.
I'd rather fly to Paris than have to drag a back on the train, which is what I suspect I'll have to do.....yes, it does affect me directly.
I'd rather fly to Paris than have to drag a back on the train, which is what I suspect I'll have to do.....yes, it does affect me directly.
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Well my airline is asking for volunteers from "other bases" other than LGW/STN/GLA (as well as LGW/STN/GLA) so it is possible that we will be operating some flights from other bases.
Having put up with the crap service from BAA at LHR for too many years,I'd be happy to see the top three levels of LHR 'management' publicly flogged, shot, and then have their organs sold on ebay. But I'm known for my liberal attitude....
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Think everyone knew it wouldnt happen
Paxboy is right, Union leaders have called off the first of three planned strikes ... they ( unions and BAA ) are talking again on Friday.
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7169738.stm
Good news? Strange how this thread has gone quiet since an apparent agreement was reached...........
Good news? Strange how this thread has gone quiet since an apparent agreement was reached...........
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Good news? Strange how this thread has gone quiet since an apparent agreement was reached...........
Anyone know how it was resolved, if it's been resolved ?
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J a pax - not at all, apologies if it came over that way.
'suppose I'm just disappointed that the announcement comes from the media before officially from the company to the staff.
Anyway, it is good news that it has been called off - nothing but damage to the industry would come from a strike.
BAA have now agreed to do what they should have done in the first place - consult.
The pension scheme has been re-opened to new employees, with any future changes to be from 1st May 08. So it looks like a closure may still be on the cards, but now in an agreed manner.
'suppose I'm just disappointed that the announcement comes from the media before officially from the company to the staff.
Anyway, it is good news that it has been called off - nothing but damage to the industry would come from a strike.
BAA have now agreed to do what they should have done in the first place - consult.
The pension scheme has been re-opened to new employees, with any future changes to be from 1st May 08. So it looks like a closure may still be on the cards, but now in an agreed manner.
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Woofrey, no apology required, totally understood.
I didn't realise the news was released before BAA staff were informed. That really is bad form, but is the way of the media world these days I guess!
I agree completely, strikes may force the issue, but almost invariably damage the industry along the way. Good to see it's been resolved amicably before it came to that.
If only the Virgin cc dispute could be resolved in the same way!! (no chance!!
)
I didn't realise the news was released before BAA staff were informed. That really is bad form, but is the way of the media world these days I guess!
I agree completely, strikes may force the issue, but almost invariably damage the industry along the way. Good to see it's been resolved amicably before it came to that.
If only the Virgin cc dispute could be resolved in the same way!! (no chance!!
)
