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Forum: Cabin Crew
21st Mar 2010, 11:01
Replies: 3,713
Views: 1,060,194
Posted By KitKat747

Second wave of strikes

If the second wave of strikes does go ahead I wonder if BF and WW would offer an inducement to those who have gone on strike this time to not strike again. The thought occurs to me that with 50% of...
Forum: Cabin Crew
20th Mar 2010, 16:58
Replies: 3,713
Views: 1,060,194
Posted By KitKat747

Thumbs up I am delighted by the number of crew reporting...

I am delighted by the number of crew reporting for work today and by the support of the rest of the work force. My way of supporting you guys has been to book a return J class flight to LAX. Mind you...
Forum: Cabin Crew
11th Feb 2010, 13:07
Replies: 3,713
Views: 1,060,194
Posted By KitKat747

Ticket flexibility is vital when commuting....

Ticket flexibility is vital when commuting. Without the flexibility the staff ticket offers, commuting would be very expenive if there was a delay and another ticket had to be purchased at the last...
Forum: Cabin Crew
1st Feb 2010, 22:43
Replies: 3,879
Views: 578,950
Posted By KitKat747

You can easily report messages that are...

You can easily report messages that are "offensive" to Facebook, I suggest that the PCCC members with Facebook accounts post a denial immediately on the discussion page and report the lies to...
Forum: Cabin Crew
31st Jan 2010, 19:10
Replies: 3,879
Views: 578,950
Posted By KitKat747

Balpa is listed on the TUC web site and they have...

Balpa is listed on the TUC web site and they have spoken at the TUC conference. This does not prove they are affiliated or not though.
Forum: Cabin Crew
31st Jan 2010, 18:14
Replies: 3,879
Views: 578,950
Posted By KitKat747

Lite Bulbs The union members are Bassa not...

Lite Bulbs

The union members are Bassa not the reps., without a doubt. The members elect and control the reps.

Without the members there would be no Bassa or reps.


As far a PCCC is...
Forum: Cabin Crew
28th Jan 2010, 16:33
Replies: 3,879
Views: 578,950
Posted By KitKat747

Flying Chick, You are so correct, the tiny...

Flying Chick,

You are so correct, the tiny imposition made by BA to your amazingly generous T & C's is becoming very boring to everyone.

If the expected strike was about something serious...
Forum: Cabin Crew
28th Jan 2010, 15:41
Replies: 3,879
Views: 578,950
Posted By KitKat747

Flying Chick Good on you for voting YES. ...

Flying Chick

Good on you for voting YES.

I was concerned that they might get a NO vote. I am hoping this strike goes ahead and BA can can sort out the mess the cabin crew have caused them and...
Forum: Cabin Crew
15th Dec 2009, 09:53
Replies: 6,533
Views: 1,119,667
Posted By KitKat747

"If you faced evacuation on a flight, who would...

"If you faced evacuation on a flight, who would you entrust to get you out safely. BA CC or Low Cost Airlin"


I think it is rather insulting to suggest the low cost carriers and other airlines...
Forum: Cabin Crew
13th Dec 2009, 14:22
Replies: 6,533
Views: 1,119,667
Posted By KitKat747

The union still not wanting to talk even after...

The union still not wanting to talk even after the strike ballot is known sounds like they are intent on one thing only and that is strike until BA removes what they don't like. The imposition and...
Forum: Cabin Crew
11th Dec 2009, 21:43
Replies: 6,533
Views: 1,119,667
Posted By KitKat747

I agree, report the person, this behaviour is...

I agree, report the person, this behaviour is beneath the belt and says eveything about these hard line people's honesty.

I am a union rep myself (not for cabin crew) and I have never before read...
Forum: Cabin Crew
10th Dec 2009, 22:02
Replies: 6,533
Views: 1,119,667
Posted By KitKat747

I heard that in 1997 too, in my opinion the job...

I heard that in 1997 too, in my opinion the job will only go if the company goes.

I am sure there will be a majority yes vote, if there is it will give the union a stronger hand in negotiating....
Forum: Cabin Crew
10th Dec 2009, 21:35
Replies: 6,533
Views: 1,119,667
Posted By KitKat747

A Lurker, What do you think a strike will...

A Lurker,

What do you think a strike will achieve that will make you feel so proud?

Do you really think Mr Walsh will say sorry and reverse what you call imposition and put another crew...
Forum: Cabin Crew
7th Dec 2009, 12:04
Replies: 6,533
Views: 1,119,667
Posted By KitKat747

Can someone explain why Bassa have balloted for...

Can someone explain why Bassa have balloted for industrial action now when a court case has been arranged by them to settle the dispute in 6 weeks time?

This seems totally illogical action...
Forum: Cabin Crew
6th Dec 2009, 19:32
Replies: 6,533
Views: 1,119,667
Posted By KitKat747

Fume Event

Just to reassure you that as a shareholder I am delighted with the leadership WW is providing to the company and the way he is tackiling the cc t&c - something his predecessors should have done years...
Forum: Cabin Crew
5th Dec 2009, 00:48
Replies: 6,533
Views: 1,119,667
Posted By KitKat747

But if BA can show in court that BASSA have been...

But if BA can show in court that BASSA have been unwilling to engage in meaningful negotiations (walking out of meetings, refusing to sit in the room with other union reps, failing to attend meetings...
Forum: Cabin Crew
5th Dec 2009, 00:42
Replies: 6,533
Views: 1,119,667
Posted By KitKat747

It is refreshing to have people like Lurker...

It is refreshing to have people like Lurker willing to engage in debate - thanks for your contribution.

You appear to have forgotten to highlight "...and as ammended from time to time."
Forum: Cabin Crew
5th Dec 2009, 00:35
Replies: 6,533
Views: 1,119,667
Posted By KitKat747

In any industry where an employee has a contract...

In any industry where an employee has a contract of employment and staff numbers are reduced the remaining employees take on more work within the work hours they are employed for.

The amount of...
Forum: Cabin Crew
2nd Dec 2009, 21:23
Replies: 6,533
Views: 1,119,667
Posted By KitKat747

Voted no?

I have been in the postion where my union voted for a strike yet I voted against.

When it came to the strike I resigned from the union and went to work - it seemed the honerable thing to do. In...
Forum: Cabin Crew
20th Nov 2009, 14:51
Replies: 6,533
Views: 1,119,667
Posted By KitKat747

Fume I am not cabin crew and therefore...

Fume

I am not cabin crew and therefore cannot vote yes or no.

You obviously have a tremendous faith in your union. Perhaps you can explain why they failed to reach an acceptable settlement...
Forum: Cabin Crew
11th Nov 2009, 17:31
Replies: 6,533
Views: 1,119,667
Posted By KitKat747

FE Quote.... "BA didn't make a 'loss'...

FE
Quote....

"BA didn't make a 'loss' last year, it was just in negative profit. Positive profit returns in 2011."

What exactly is being implied? Is negative profit not a loss?
Try telling...
Forum: Cabin Crew
9th Nov 2009, 22:20
Replies: 6,533
Views: 1,119,667
Posted By KitKat747

To answer the off topic question about surplus...

To answer the off topic question about surplus pilots. Tridents/737

In the early 80's there were surplus pilots, some of the f/o's who had been flying as pilots for a number of year (all male as...
Forum: Cabin Crew
3rd Nov 2009, 19:44
Replies: 6,533
Views: 1,119,667
Posted By KitKat747

Why don't we all wait until 5th November to see...

Why don't we all wait until 5th November to see what the outcome of the court case will be before assuming there will be a strike. If it goes Bassa's way we have to wait for the ballot results early...
Forum: Cabin Crew
3rd Nov 2009, 14:49
Replies: 6,533
Views: 1,119,667
Posted By KitKat747

My next door neighbour noticed that too and asked...

My next door neighbour noticed that too and asked me if BA have mainly male flight attendants.
Forum: Cabin Crew
26th Oct 2009, 22:06
Replies: 6,533
Views: 1,119,667
Posted By KitKat747

They can only go to court if they can find a...

They can only go to court if they can find a legal reason to do so.

It is not an automatic right that an employer has when their employees union gives them notice of strike.

They have to...
Forum: Cabin Crew
29th Sep 2009, 21:39
Replies: 6,533
Views: 1,119,667
Posted By KitKat747

I am surprised as many as 43% may be part time,...

I am surprised as many as 43% may be part time, that is almost 6000 part time contracts.
That is a lot more uniforms to pay for and SEP training days + the admin costs etc.
Forum: Cabin Crew
19th Sep 2009, 08:52
Replies: 6,533
Views: 1,119,667
Posted By KitKat747

Mentioning a fare for a specific flight was...

Mentioning a fare for a specific flight was nothing more than a thinly veiled attempt enhance a weak opinion.

The fare on that day means absolutely nothing towards BA entering into a sudden surge...
Forum: Cabin Crew
7th Aug 2009, 22:15
Replies: 6,533
Views: 1,119,667
Posted By KitKat747

Most people would think that after being away for...

Most people would think that after being away for several days the cabin crew would want to get back to their homes/loved ones rather than wanting to stay in a hotel for another 2 nights not so far...
Forum: Cabin Crew
6th Aug 2009, 22:24
Replies: 6,533
Views: 1,119,667
Posted By KitKat747

Does that mean if after a fairly short flight...

Does that mean if after a fairly short flight time of 7 hours they divert to say BHX the aircraft would be stuck there for a minimum of 13.5 hours or flown empty to LHR an hour or two later after the...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
30th Jul 2009, 09:50
Replies: 52
Views: 6,166
Posted By KitKat747

Not offering sandwiches in economy will not have...

Not offering sandwiches in economy will not have the slightest affect on whether pax choose to fly with BA or not and it most certainly will not bring the company to bankruptcy.

Why should it?...
Forum: Cabin Crew
10th Jul 2009, 14:20
Replies: 68
Views: 26,997
Posted By KitKat747

After a man has had a sex change operation he...

After a man has had a sex change operation he legally becomes a woman and is able to marry as a woman etc. The birth certificate and passport are changed to recognise the new sex or perhaps the sex...
Forum: Cabin Crew
28th Jun 2009, 23:07
Replies: 1,523
Views: 193,168
Posted By KitKat747

A bidding system for rostering is far better than...

A bidding system for rostering is far better than someone else deciding where you fly to. You would have choice, currently there is little choice other than on the few request trips per year which...
Forum: Cabin Crew
23rd Jun 2009, 13:45
Replies: 1,523
Views: 193,168
Posted By KitKat747

If anyone takes the first step to talk some...

If anyone takes the first step to talk some common sense into this issue they fly in fear that possibly some other crew will gang-up on them and make their flight a misery.

There is often a...
Forum: Cabin Crew
2nd Jun 2009, 10:06
Replies: 1,523
Views: 193,168
Posted By KitKat747

There is absolutely nothing illegal in making...

There is absolutely nothing illegal in making staff redundant if there is no work for them. With 16 aircraft not flying in the winter one would assume there would be surplus crew. It is unlikely 2000...
Forum: Cabin Crew
1st Jun 2009, 18:03
Replies: 1,523
Views: 193,168
Posted By KitKat747

If this is correct what happens if they do not...

If this is correct what happens if they do not get 2000 volunteers to take redundancy, last in first out?

I am sure there will be some very senior c/c who have been hanging on for this offer but...
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