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Forum: Cabin Crew
26th Apr 2008, 23:48
Replies: 32
Views: 6,061
Posted By Jcdcon

Mikey I appreciate that - but my comment...

Mikey

I appreciate that - but my comment was directed more to the London bases - I understand that MAN has other issues regarding availability of promotion to other ranks.
Forum: Cabin Crew
26th Apr 2008, 23:27
Replies: 32
Views: 6,061
Posted By Jcdcon

Sign it - great comments. Can't help but...

Sign it - great comments.

Can't help but think (as one of the On-Board Managers) - if someone is down in Y for more than 3 years, then there is generally a reason for it.
Forum: Cabin Crew
7th Jan 2008, 16:52
Replies: 500
Views: 54,400
Posted By Jcdcon

Statement from VAA and Unite on I-fly

Statement from VAA and Unite on I-fly
Forum: Cabin Crew
7th Jan 2008, 16:49
Replies: 500
Views: 54,400
Posted By Jcdcon

And the breaking news is that the Strike is off!

And the breaking news is that the Strike is off!
Forum: Cabin Crew
6th Jan 2008, 20:38
Replies: 500
Views: 54,400
Posted By Jcdcon

Warkman, Based on searching the A/C regs I...

Warkman,

Based on searching the A/C regs I think a few are owned by VAA but the majority are chartered ie leased by VAA and the holding comp is based in the US
Forum: Cabin Crew
6th Jan 2008, 19:52
Replies: 500
Views: 54,400
Posted By Jcdcon

This really is descending into a farce - he said,...

This really is descending into a farce - he said, she said banter with little or no foundation. Nor, in general, with any ability to take the blinkers off and see things from another perspective.
...
Forum: Cabin Crew
2nd Jan 2008, 22:50
Replies: 500
Views: 54,400
Posted By Jcdcon

They are not "slashing" our packages - that is...

They are not "slashing" our packages - that is emotive and not true - they may not be moving in the way that the majority want, but as far as I can tell my package has not reduced.

I always...
Forum: Cabin Crew
2nd Jan 2008, 22:33
Replies: 500
Views: 54,400
Posted By Jcdcon

I have resisted posting for a while, mainly...

I have resisted posting for a while, mainly because this is a very emotive issue, and the passion we all feel regarding our decisions can lead to things becoming a tad argumentative.

However as a...
Forum: Cabin Crew
21st Dec 2007, 15:20
Replies: 389
Views: 43,679
Posted By Jcdcon

Strike1 - pleasant as always :bored: It is...

Strike1 - pleasant as always :bored:

It is people like you who make me want to call up the company and offer to work more days to accomodate this strike. At least Scooby, who I disagree with most...
Forum: Cabin Crew
8th Dec 2007, 14:17
Replies: 389
Views: 43,679
Posted By Jcdcon

Yet again - you are assuming all strikers will be...

Yet again - you are assuming all strikers will be rostered a flight that day. Flights will continue with minimum crew - which can be covered easily with the non-union members, those who volunteer to...
Forum: Cabin Crew
8th Dec 2007, 14:04
Replies: 389
Views: 43,679
Posted By Jcdcon

You figures are based on everyone striking - that...

You figures are based on everyone striking - that is ill-informed and delusional. It is not going to happen.

29% of total crew said no to the last deal. That in itself suggests that strike action...
Forum: Cabin Crew
8th Dec 2007, 13:40
Replies: 389
Views: 43,679
Posted By Jcdcon

JbFly Thats exactly what I am saying -...

JbFly

Thats exactly what I am saying - firstly there are a lot more seconded crew than the figures you have provided.

Secondly, there are a lot of crew who are non-union members, and based on...
Forum: Cabin Crew
8th Dec 2007, 13:20
Replies: 389
Views: 43,679
Posted By Jcdcon

vs-lhr - there are no incentive payments offered...

vs-lhr - there are no incentive payments offered to non-striking crew. It just is not happening.

And it will make more sense to keep the airline afloat by using office staff on secondments as...
Forum: Cabin Crew
8th Dec 2007, 13:17
Replies: 389
Views: 43,679
Posted By Jcdcon

Before that last post gets out of hand, there are...

Before that last post gets out of hand, there are a few things which should be pointed out. Yet another case of my mate told me, and he heard it from x etc.

Many of the people who are on the...
Forum: Cabin Crew
8th Dec 2007, 10:56
Replies: 389
Views: 43,679
Posted By Jcdcon

VCCM The B Boyd letter was published on the...

VCCM

The B Boyd letter was published on the Union website.
Forum: Cabin Crew
8th Dec 2007, 09:30
Replies: 389
Views: 43,679
Posted By Jcdcon

Well, who would have thought it? Brian Boyd...

Well, who would have thought it?

Brian Boyd it seems wanted conditions to remain in HIS solution to the pay deal - the Company decided to remove most of the conditions and offer the crew a better...
Forum: Cabin Crew
7th Dec 2007, 18:16
Replies: 389
Views: 43,679
Posted By Jcdcon

I am a tad confused regarding the above few...

I am a tad confused regarding the above few posts.

The company has offered me no money to "break the strike".

I think what The Union are implying is that the Co have repeatedly said "Don't...
Forum: Cabin Crew
27th Nov 2007, 21:10
Replies: 389
Views: 43,679
Posted By Jcdcon

My thoughts exactly Capt. I believe that...

My thoughts exactly Capt.

I believe that there will be no more talks as there are legal requirements and constraints which now have to be met.

I also believe that LM was simply restating that...
Forum: Cabin Crew
19th Nov 2007, 14:37
Replies: 389
Views: 43,679
Posted By Jcdcon

Strike1 You are missing a major point - the...

Strike1

You are missing a major point - the company is not trying to divide us. The fact is that the crew are divided - you only have to look at the overall number of crew who said no to the last...
Forum: Cabin Crew
6th Nov 2007, 21:38
Replies: 516
Views: 62,126
Posted By Jcdcon

Virgin Dolly Have read a few of your posts...

Virgin Dolly

Have read a few of your posts and they really are beginning to annoy me!!

The real issue here is that we need to look at the bigger picture - the company, regardless of what you...
Forum: Cabin Crew
4th Nov 2007, 21:31
Replies: 516
Views: 62,126
Posted By Jcdcon

whilst we are on the topic - if I did a back to...

whilst we are on the topic - if I did a back to back ORD/EWR I would be earning not far off £500 in allowances and trip pay too.

But we are always the hard done by relative aren't we Back??? Poor...
Forum: Cabin Crew
4th Nov 2007, 21:29
Replies: 516
Views: 62,126
Posted By Jcdcon

uhhmm - no they don't. Unless my 2 friends are...

uhhmm - no they don't. Unless my 2 friends are liars?? who knew ater all these years eh?
Forum: Cabin Crew
4th Nov 2007, 21:00
Replies: 516
Views: 62,126
Posted By Jcdcon

Really?? My 2 best friends work for BA and yes...

Really?? My 2 best friends work for BA and yes they get 3 clear days after a back to back - after a normal trip it is 2, like us.
Forum: Cabin Crew
4th Nov 2007, 20:41
Replies: 516
Views: 62,126
Posted By Jcdcon

I am not in the Union, so did not vote. Had I...

I am not in the Union, so did not vote. Had I been a member I would have voted yes to the deal as I am happy with my salary (waits for the backlash.)

What I am finding very frustrating regarding...
Forum: Cabin Crew
4th Nov 2007, 17:10
Replies: 516
Views: 62,126
Posted By Jcdcon

Am I being silly?? What is SLF???

Am I being silly?? What is SLF???
Forum: Cabin Crew
2nd Nov 2007, 17:03
Replies: 516
Views: 62,126
Posted By Jcdcon

Poker If there is a Yes vote to Strike, the...

Poker

If there is a Yes vote to Strike, the % offered may be irrelevant to many - ie those who lose jobs due to serious downsizing. The company cannot afford to strike, and I do not mean that...
Forum: Cabin Crew
2nd Nov 2007, 16:15
Replies: 516
Views: 62,126
Posted By Jcdcon

VIRGIN CSS - I will be joining you in offering my...

VIRGIN CSS - I will be joining you in offering my services and days off etc.

I think it is a real shame it has come to this. It appears that most voted on the basis of being told to vote NO by...
Forum: Cabin Crew
4th Sep 2007, 13:12
Replies: 516
Views: 62,126
Posted By Jcdcon

Playing dirty? Are you for real? Of course...

Playing dirty? Are you for real?

Of course the company are cancelling promotional courses. Why on earth would they promote people, pay higher salaries, invest in training and career development,...
Forum: Cabin Crew
15th Aug 2007, 18:36
Replies: 516
Views: 62,126
Posted By Jcdcon

And perhaps Crew have a responsibiity to do the...

And perhaps Crew have a responsibiity to do the job that they are paid to do and not let any morale issues have a negative impact on the Customer.

The reality is that VS flights have a higher...
Forum: Cabin Crew
15th Aug 2007, 17:01
Replies: 516
Views: 62,126
Posted By Jcdcon

Why should your salary be better? - you made a...

Why should your salary be better? - you made a lifetsyle choice to become crew - you cant compare the two.

Look on Ifly - there is actually very little discrepancy in the VS salaries.

As Crew...
Forum: Cabin Crew
9th Aug 2007, 15:53
Replies: 184
Views: 51,519
Posted By Jcdcon

Has anyone else noticed that the closing date for...

Has anyone else noticed that the closing date for this consultative ballot is the 29th? 2 days after the Industrial Action originally proposed by Brian Boyd - looks like he has shafted Union members...
Forum: Cabin Crew
8th Aug 2007, 20:12
Replies: 184
Views: 51,519
Posted By Jcdcon

The reality is that you are not represented by...

The reality is that you are not represented by the Union. I am Crew but am not a Union member.

Did it not strike anybody as odd that Brian Boyd was making statements to the press during...
Forum: Cabin Crew
8th Aug 2007, 12:04
Replies: 184
Views: 51,519
Posted By Jcdcon

From Amicus Website - News Section

Wednesday 8th August 2007
Following a further two days of talks with Unite the union, Virgin Atlantic have come forward with a much improved pay offer for it’s cabin crew.
A joint communiqué has...
Forum: Cabin Crew
31st Mar 2007, 15:15
Replies: 184
Views: 51,519
Posted By Jcdcon

As a Senior CCM for VAA, I decided to post my...

As a Senior CCM for VAA, I decided to post my first reply to a thread on here in response to the very emotive topic of the pay discussions.

I don't expect this to go down v well but as am...
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