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Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Nov 2012, 10:59
Replies: 737
Views: 164,774
Posted By OverFlare

Lederhosen, You have hit the nail squarely on the...

Lederhosen, You have hit the nail squarely on the head: BA pilots are very lucky to have Kevin, and the rest of the BACC. Why is it that BA Pilots are among the only legacy group worldwide to still...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
16th Nov 2012, 08:17
Replies: 737
Views: 164,774
Posted By OverFlare

"For the willie walsh fans that like to cook...

"For the willie walsh fans that like to cook books, its not the routes that ba had, its the routes that ba has developed and ib misteriously has stop doing even after being profitable."

I am not...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
16th Apr 2012, 15:32
Replies: 250
Views: 94,478
Posted By OverFlare

This is a terrible situation for everyone...

This is a terrible situation for everyone affected and I hope BALPA, the BMI CC and the BA CC can come up with some kind of solution to mitigate any pilot job losses.

However, so far as I can see...
Forum: Cabin Crew
29th Jun 2010, 10:03
Replies: 3,036
Views: 1,087,268
Posted By OverFlare

Oh dear. If you are so easily "disrespected" I...

Oh dear. If you are so easily "disrespected" I suspect it would be hard for BA to engage in any kind of actions, other than complete capitulation to Bassa's demands, that you would find acceptable. ...
Forum: Cabin Crew
29th May 2010, 22:39
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,011,305
Posted By OverFlare

NS68, Thank you for posting. I am sorry you...

NS68,

Thank you for posting. I am sorry you feel obliged to follow through on your strike vote although I can understand the sentiment. I do understand why cabin crew strikers have come to some of...
Forum: Cabin Crew
29th May 2010, 22:11
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,011,305
Posted By OverFlare

I believe a fine was paid to the US authorities...

I believe a fine was paid to the US authorities as part of a plea bargain. If so, this money won't be coming back to BA.

The money for the UK fine has already been set aside, i.e. written off in...
Forum: Cabin Crew
18th May 2010, 19:49
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,011,305
Posted By OverFlare

In fact, I volunteered to work as cabin crew out...

In fact, I volunteered to work as cabin crew out of professional courtesy to my employer who asked for my help. I do not care about trade unionism nor do I believe I have any professional solidarity...
Forum: Cabin Crew
18th May 2010, 19:35
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,011,305
Posted By OverFlare

To be honest I don't think the injunction does...

To be honest I don't think the injunction does make the strike illegal. An injunction is granted on the balance of probabilities - so the judge thinks it is likely that the ballot was improperly...
Forum: Cabin Crew
18th May 2010, 12:22
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,011,305
Posted By OverFlare

Interesting one this. Presumably if cabin crew...

Interesting one this. Presumably if cabin crew who went on strike in March were sacked (I am still not sure whether this could happen yet or only after a full trial hearing to examine BA's claims)...
Forum: Cabin Crew
12th May 2010, 16:28
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,011,305
Posted By OverFlare

Genuine question about the 12 weeks: Do cabin...

Genuine question about the 12 weeks: Do cabin crew actually have to go on strike after the 12 weeks are up or, assuming Unite don't suddenly cave in, could WW say "well we are still in dispute with...
Forum: Cabin Crew
10th May 2010, 15:10
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,011,305
Posted By OverFlare

I think anyone who goes on strike because BA have...

I think anyone who goes on strike because BA have imposed the changes rather then negotiated needs to read in full and digest the court judgement written after the 12 days of Christmas fiasco.
...
Forum: Cabin Crew
4th May 2010, 21:30
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,011,305
Posted By OverFlare

Isn't the new allowance structure BA have...

Isn't the new allowance structure BA have proposed meant to deal with this so that financially it won't matter which routes go onto new fleet?
Forum: Cabin Crew
3rd May 2010, 10:40
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,011,305
Posted By OverFlare

It will be interesting to see if WW does start...

It will be interesting to see if WW does start trying to sack strikers after 12 weeks. My hunch is that he won't, for two reasons.

First of all, I think BA wants to keep the moral high ground...
Forum: Cabin Crew
30th Apr 2010, 22:20
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,011,305
Posted By OverFlare

Sorry I thought it was common knowledge (the...

Sorry I thought it was common knowledge (the alleged kidnapping) which allegedly involved a small number of striking cabin crew. There is a police investigation currently underway.

As for...
Forum: Cabin Crew
30th Apr 2010, 20:16
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,011,305
Posted By OverFlare

facebook problems

From what I can gather a list of names from the first few VCC courses was passed around on facebook.

While I suspect merely receiving the list is not cause for disciplinary, if you were to...
Forum: Cabin Crew
28th Apr 2010, 10:16
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,011,305
Posted By OverFlare

I agree that BASSA needs to be dealt with - it...

I agree that BASSA needs to be dealt with - it can't come back after this, next year or the year after with more strike threats.

And I wonder if the deal was drawn up with this in mind: come up...
Forum: Cabin Crew
27th Apr 2010, 20:23
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,011,305
Posted By OverFlare

pilot volunteers and staff travel

I'm not sure if this helps but my view is as follows. I think WW has made very clear statements about staff travel and I think he should stick to them. I think if strikers get ST back BA is more...
Forum: Cabin Crew
22nd Apr 2010, 16:35
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,011,305
Posted By OverFlare

If I had been on strike I honestly wouldn't pin...

If I had been on strike I honestly wouldn't pin my hopes on a new CEO giving ST back. Why on earth would he/she do this? It would simply open the door to more industrial unrest - IMHO far better to...
Forum: Cabin Crew
20th Apr 2010, 20:19
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,011,305
Posted By OverFlare

Could be. Or could just because, unlike...

Could be.

Or could just because, unlike many people, once he's made a decision he sticks to it.

IMHO ST will never be returned, whether these people stay in BA or move on. It is not an...
Forum: Cabin Crew
18th Apr 2010, 11:08
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,011,305
Posted By OverFlare

sacking strikers...

A Lurker,

Thanks for the list. I agree with you - this law is clear. But my point (which again I stress is hypothetical) is that there might be another law, equally clear, which contradicts...
Forum: Cabin Crew
18th Apr 2010, 09:30
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,011,305
Posted By OverFlare

Eddy, I have no idea - sorry. I suspect,...

Eddy,

I have no idea - sorry. I suspect, although I don't know for sure, that nothing is written down so it's up to BA to come up with something and then up to Unite to challenge it if they don't...
Forum: Cabin Crew
18th Apr 2010, 08:49
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,011,305
Posted By OverFlare

SOSR

I'm a bit shaky on this myself but I think this is the key to SOSR - in a nutshell if you like:



So SOSR stands for "some other substantial reason". I don't know if it can be applied as a...
Forum: Cabin Crew
15th Apr 2010, 19:39
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,011,305
Posted By OverFlare

It's a shame to have to spell it out, but.... ...

It's a shame to have to spell it out, but....


Yes.
Forum: Cabin Crew
15th Apr 2010, 13:34
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,011,305
Posted By OverFlare

I volunteered - and was trained - to act as cabin...

I volunteered - and was trained - to act as cabin crew. How do you think that might help in the current situation with the ash cloud?



This has always been the problem with BA cabin crew:...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Apr 2010, 21:32
Replies: 3,239
Views: 1,135,242
Posted By OverFlare

I doubt any of us knows quite how we'd react in...

I doubt any of us knows quite how we'd react in the circumstances Peter and Maria have found themselves in. But I don't think they are looking for sympathy or trying to suggest they did nothing they...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Apr 2010, 14:25
Replies: 3,239
Views: 1,135,242
Posted By OverFlare

I really really liked the book and would like to...

I really really liked the book and would like to thank Peter and Maria for writing it. It is a heartbreaking story - I am a pilot but in some respects the parts of the book which affected me most...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Apr 2010, 14:08
Replies: 32
Views: 5,474
Posted By OverFlare

I was under the impression that, in the current...

I was under the impression that, in the current legislative climate, a strike which was called over someone else's T&Cs (e.g. new joiners) would be deemed illegal and stopped in its tracks. This, I...
Forum: Cabin Crew
8th Apr 2010, 08:47
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,011,305
Posted By OverFlare

This is right in one respect: WW does not make...

This is right in one respect: WW does not make the law.

However, the law never seems to be as clear as it might be.

For instance, BA will know (since they collect data on almost everything)...
Forum: Cabin Crew
2nd Apr 2010, 09:46
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,011,305
Posted By OverFlare

I think the changes to BA's facilities agreement...

I think the changes to BA's facilities agreement will deal with that. BASSA reps will be rostered full time flying duties and expected to be reps on days off. Derostering will be only for...
Forum: Cabin Crew
1st Apr 2010, 16:00
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,011,305
Posted By OverFlare

IMHO one consequence of BASSA's tactics will be...

IMHO one consequence of BASSA's tactics will be that BASSA reps are no longer given time off from work to perform their union duties. They will be expected to do it on days off, as BA is legally...
Forum: Cabin Crew
1st Apr 2010, 12:16
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,011,305
Posted By OverFlare

I think giving back 184 crew would be a brilliant...

I think giving back 184 crew would be a brilliant move for WW and I wonder if BASSA will fall for it in the end. Why?

Because they will all be hired onto new fleet contracts, thus setting the...
Forum: Cabin Crew
31st Mar 2010, 21:57
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,011,305
Posted By OverFlare

I've heard this one too. It does make sense...

I've heard this one too. It does make sense though. At LGW there are always quite a few crew on airport standby to deal with no-shows (car breaks down, train running late, misread roster, down the...
Forum: Cabin Crew
31st Mar 2010, 19:09
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,011,305
Posted By OverFlare

Crew Husband, I'm really very sorry about...

Crew Husband,

I'm really very sorry about your wife's experiences at work yesterday. It sounds like she had a very rough time and I hope that it is something that won't happen again.

My...
Forum: Cabin Crew
30th Mar 2010, 13:14
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,011,305
Posted By OverFlare

Yes. I am, for one. I think neutrality and...

Yes. I am, for one. I think neutrality and inaction are the same as supporting UNITE and I am worried it's the wrong strategy.

I think at least one BALPA rep agreed.

He is now no longer...
Forum: Cabin Crew
30th Mar 2010, 10:20
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,011,305
Posted By OverFlare

Wishful Thinking, It's an interesting...

Wishful Thinking,

It's an interesting scenario and perhaps it all boils down to how long it trains to do each job. Sadly for striking cabin crew, it takes 3 days for a pilot to train to do their...
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