BA Strike - Your Thoughts & Questions V
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From the other thread:
"Bill has just sent all cabin crew an email saying the following:-
This week I have held further talks with some of your BASSA representatives and this has been a positive step in our search for a way forward.
We plan to meet again next week and I will keep you updated as progress is made."
I wonder if Keith Williams and Red Len have relegated the discussions down the line.
"Bill has just sent all cabin crew an email saying the following:-
This week I have held further talks with some of your BASSA representatives and this has been a positive step in our search for a way forward.
We plan to meet again next week and I will keep you updated as progress is made."
I wonder if Keith Williams and Red Len have relegated the discussions down the line.
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I wonder if Keith Williams and Red Len have relegated the discussions down the line.
Lenny McClusky and Keith Williams will rejoin the talks next week.
It seems the crunch day is Friday next week. If they haven't reached an agreement by then, they have to decide whether they wish to strike and inform BA by the following Friday.
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From the RAF Uniform thread:
Priceless!
Unfortunately, I am not eligible to post it in that other place. Would some kind (or malevolent) soul care to do the honours?
... I am tickled pink that after decades of thinking they are royalty, finally two ex BA cabin crew have produced one 
Unfortunately, I am not eligible to post it in that other place. Would some kind (or malevolent) soul care to do the honours?
Only one of the parents were cabin crew I am afraid. Kates mum served her time as 'Doris' but her dad was Oversea Station Staff. I think he was Station manager at Amman.
I am sure every one will know that amongst the cabin crew community there are many, many 'Royalty'
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Whilst checking the status of current cases, I came across this old case between BASSA and CC89:
Cabin Crew 89 -v- BASSA [2002] DRS 689 (28 December 2002)
Plus ca change!
Cabin Crew 89 -v- BASSA [2002] DRS 689 (28 December 2002)
Plus ca change!
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From Wicklepedia:
"Michael Francis Middleton, who also worked as a flight attendant prior to becoming a flight dispatcher for British Airways, "
Yes he did work in Amman but as Station Manager - not sure about that.
From Wicklepedia:
"Michael Francis Middleton, who also worked as a flight attendant prior to becoming a flight dispatcher for British Airways, "
Yes he did work in Amman but as Station Manager - not sure about that.
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I see according to Juan Tripp's post on the CC thread that talks are due to resume next week. I understand from BASSA's last update that the current deadline for strike action expires this week. Does that mean another extension has been agreed (if that is actually possible) or (sigh) another ballot maybe required?
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An extension has not been announced.
A reprint of Bill's message was put up and mistakenly dated 3rd May and this is what JT was alluding to but it was just a reprint of last weeks message.
New routes have been announced for M/F and BA are putting a Purser back on some WW flights (although they will be working down as main crew!!!!) mainly due to there being too many Pursers at the moment. When more part time is actioned, they will remove the extra Purser again.
A reprint of Bill's message was put up and mistakenly dated 3rd May and this is what JT was alluding to but it was just a reprint of last weeks message.
New routes have been announced for M/F and BA are putting a Purser back on some WW flights (although they will be working down as main crew!!!!) mainly due to there being too many Pursers at the moment. When more part time is actioned, they will remove the extra Purser again.
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"Talks update.
For the first time in over a year, BASSA reps have now been able to meet with British Airways. The talks were positive but there still remain a number of difficult areas. Though it must be acknowledged that given both the time that has gone by and the acrimonious situation that exists, initial progress was encouraging, but there still remains a lot of work to be done in a short period of time.
Lenny McClusky and Keith Williams will rejoin the talks next week.
Next week is all important.
An extension to our industrial action period was agreed, however this expires on Monday 9th May. So prior to that day we must have either reached a solution we believe will be acceptable to you, or call strike action.
Realistically given the weekend, this must be done by Friday night on the 6th May.
By the end of next week we will either call strike dates or have an offer of resolution for you."
Does this mean we will hear something on Friday or before, or is Monday the "Big Day"? Are there other possibilities?
For the first time in over a year, BASSA reps have now been able to meet with British Airways. The talks were positive but there still remain a number of difficult areas. Though it must be acknowledged that given both the time that has gone by and the acrimonious situation that exists, initial progress was encouraging, but there still remains a lot of work to be done in a short period of time.
Lenny McClusky and Keith Williams will rejoin the talks next week.
Next week is all important.
An extension to our industrial action period was agreed, however this expires on Monday 9th May. So prior to that day we must have either reached a solution we believe will be acceptable to you, or call strike action.
Realistically given the weekend, this must be done by Friday night on the 6th May.
By the end of next week we will either call strike dates or have an offer of resolution for you."
Does this mean we will hear something on Friday or before, or is Monday the "Big Day"? Are there other possibilities?
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Have BASSA got the dates wrong?
From the joint announcement on 14th April from Unite and BA;
15th April plus 28 days is Friday 13th May. Where do they get 9th May from?
Dave
The current strike ballot mandate given by cabin crew means industrial action must be announced by 15 April. Both parties accept that this would severely undermine any attempt at a genuine settlement. Accordingly, British Airways is prepared to grant an extension of 28 days to the Union.
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15th April plus 28 days is Friday 13th May. Where do they get 9th May from?
The truth is
STATEMENT BY UNITE
May 4th, 2011 by admin
The following statement has been issued today (Wednesday) by Unite’s General Secretary Len McCluskey:
“There has been some clarity sought as to the last date on which Unite could give notice of industrial action pursuant to the last ballot it held of cabin crew members employed at British Airways. The company and the union confirm that notice of action may be given at any time up to midnight on May 15th.
“British Airways and Unite intend to make full use of the time available by continuing discussions aimed at securing a settlement to the dispute.”
May 4th, 2011 by admin
The following statement has been issued today (Wednesday) by Unite’s General Secretary Len McCluskey:
“There has been some clarity sought as to the last date on which Unite could give notice of industrial action pursuant to the last ballot it held of cabin crew members employed at British Airways. The company and the union confirm that notice of action may be given at any time up to midnight on May 15th.
“British Airways and Unite intend to make full use of the time available by continuing discussions aimed at securing a settlement to the dispute.”
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