Virgin - Crew Discussions II
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Well SITYR, you've pinpointed oneI'm a yes voting Jnr!
I just wish a few more of us were less impressionable and more forward thinking, I do think a few newbies are feeling pressurised to vote No.
However, everyone is entitled to their vote, and before I get jumped on like I did the other day at LHR check-in, I don't think everyone who is voting no is a militant! We're all trying to do whats best for us!!
On another note, rosters are late again...
I just wish a few more of us were less impressionable and more forward thinking, I do think a few newbies are feeling pressurised to vote No.
However, everyone is entitled to their vote, and before I get jumped on like I did the other day at LHR check-in, I don't think everyone who is voting no is a militant! We're all trying to do whats best for us!!
On another note, rosters are late again...
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strikertworeshoes,
you are reading something i didn't write, i didn't say virgin would get the names of all crew who voted yes for industrial action, how an earth could that be done anyway as not even the union would know who voted yes, but yes you are correct in what you say and perhaps i should have wrote it differently, if the union members vote for industrial action then by law virgin will get given all names of members.
I am not here to start scare rumors just answer two questions that were asked.
YES vote from me thankyou!!!
you are reading something i didn't write, i didn't say virgin would get the names of all crew who voted yes for industrial action, how an earth could that be done anyway as not even the union would know who voted yes, but yes you are correct in what you say and perhaps i should have wrote it differently, if the union members vote for industrial action then by law virgin will get given all names of members.
I am not here to start scare rumors just answer two questions that were asked.
YES vote from me thankyou!!!
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It is nice to read some positive comments on here. I am not flying at the moment as I am on maternity but im not suprised to hear about the millitants out there on line, I have seen it before and quite frankly glad I dont have to hear it everytime i go to work.
Was wondering if anyone knew when the ballot papers are due out. Its probably obvious what I am planning to vote but would rather not say it aloud.
Was wondering if anyone knew when the ballot papers are due out. Its probably obvious what I am planning to vote but would rather not say it aloud.
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'Virginfun' you are blatently Virgin Managment
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Virginfun loves the job, the company and is happy with the latest pay offer, therefore a lot of the posters on here presume that he/she is management.
Believe it or not, there are a few of us left that share Virginfuns ethos. Yes I am a manager, but only in the sky sense (so actually dont think I am paid like a manager compared to those on the ground
), however I will be voting yes too, a I dont feel I a work in poor conditions and I now believe that virgin will sit up and take note!
Believe it or not, there are a few of us left that share Virginfuns ethos. Yes I am a manager, but only in the sky sense (so actually dont think I am paid like a manager compared to those on the ground
), however I will be voting yes too, a I dont feel I a work in poor conditions and I now believe that virgin will sit up and take note!
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I was refering to all of "virgin funs" posts not just the one re roster. I just find it a bit "dirty tricks" trying to influence the vote. I am also managment(inflight although my salary doesnt reflects this) and im embarassed by how the whole pay deal has been handled. Its a shame no one was listening 6 months ago!
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I agree glamourgirl, wholeheartedly. I totally understand why some are so incensed now. But its not gonna help us get more money either!
Do you really think virginfun is a ground manager? I dont, I think they are far too busy. I think Virginfun is a ..........................junior!
Do you really think virginfun is a ground manager? I dont, I think they are far too busy. I think Virginfun is a ..........................junior!
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My dear friend who has been around for many years and has gained an OBE for her political work has written this in response to me asking her what would happen if we decided not to strike, yet rejected the last offer. Would we be automatically given the 2%? seems the answer is yes.
"A rejection and strike action vote would most probably lead to withdrawal of all offers altogether, because an employer will not negotiate "under duress". The members should accept the advice of the Union and the 4.8 offer. Presumably the Union has also advised that rejection means that there is no possibility of an improved offer.which is generous in present circumstances."
I really believe that this could happen, although Scoobs will strongly disagree. I think there is a loop hole and "under duress" is it!
"A rejection and strike action vote would most probably lead to withdrawal of all offers altogether, because an employer will not negotiate "under duress". The members should accept the advice of the Union and the 4.8 offer. Presumably the Union has also advised that rejection means that there is no possibility of an improved offer.which is generous in present circumstances."
I really believe that this could happen, although Scoobs will strongly disagree. I think there is a loop hole and "under duress" is it!
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Any they reckon they have no money to give us a fair pay deal:
LONDON (Reuters) - Virgin Atlantic is considering buying 10 longhaul aircraft worth about $3 billion to enter service around 2012.
"Virgin Atlantic is in talks with Boeing and Airbus about ordering next-generation fuel-efficient aircraft to operate Virgin Atlantic services from (London) Gatwick airport," a spokesman said on Thursday.
"The order could potentially be for 10 aircraft which could be 747-8s or A380s," he added. "These would enter service around the time of the Olympics in 2012."
The order could be worth between $2.8 billion and $3.2 billion at current list prices.
Virgin said it would make its choice by next May and the planes would replace eight of Virgin's older 747-400s at Gatwick serving high-capacity leisure destinations such as Las Vegas, Orlando, Barbados, Havana, St.Lucia, Montego Bay and Antigua.
In April Virgin placed an order for 15 of Boeing's new carbon-composite 787 Dreamliner jets worth around $2.8 billion to be mostly based at London's Heathrow airport.
Virgin already has six A380s on order from 2013.
Chief Executive Steve Ridgway told reporters on Wednesday Virgin was still interested in A380s despite comments by Virgin owner Richard Branson in August that he no longer favoured four-engined planes because they generally burned more fuel.
Ridgway said A380s still made sense because they carried more passengers, reducing their environmental impact.
LONDON (Reuters) - Virgin Atlantic is considering buying 10 longhaul aircraft worth about $3 billion to enter service around 2012.
"Virgin Atlantic is in talks with Boeing and Airbus about ordering next-generation fuel-efficient aircraft to operate Virgin Atlantic services from (London) Gatwick airport," a spokesman said on Thursday.
"The order could potentially be for 10 aircraft which could be 747-8s or A380s," he added. "These would enter service around the time of the Olympics in 2012."
The order could be worth between $2.8 billion and $3.2 billion at current list prices.
Virgin said it would make its choice by next May and the planes would replace eight of Virgin's older 747-400s at Gatwick serving high-capacity leisure destinations such as Las Vegas, Orlando, Barbados, Havana, St.Lucia, Montego Bay and Antigua.
In April Virgin placed an order for 15 of Boeing's new carbon-composite 787 Dreamliner jets worth around $2.8 billion to be mostly based at London's Heathrow airport.
Virgin already has six A380s on order from 2013.
Chief Executive Steve Ridgway told reporters on Wednesday Virgin was still interested in A380s despite comments by Virgin owner Richard Branson in August that he no longer favoured four-engined planes because they generally burned more fuel.
Ridgway said A380s still made sense because they carried more passengers, reducing their environmental impact.