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Forum: Cabin Crew
25th May 2010, 10:34
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,013,720
Posted By CurlyWurly

Litebulbs..

(hello again)

What have they achieved? They have made it clear that whatever the outcome, that there will be a huge industrial relations problem going forward.

Nothing to be proud of here..
...
Forum: Cabin Crew
25th May 2010, 10:17
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,013,720
Posted By CurlyWurly

In PR terms Willie is playing a blinder! :D The...

In PR terms Willie is playing a blinder! :D The plane painting is Branson genius..and while he is on a charm offensive, reassuring the public and ensuring the service that was paid for is provided,...
Forum: Cabin Crew
24th May 2010, 09:11
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,013,720
Posted By CurlyWurly

Is there any word about how many crew have shown...

Is there any word about how many crew have shown up?
Forum: Cabin Crew
24th May 2010, 01:38
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,013,720
Posted By CurlyWurly

@ Litebulbs

not at all...think you have been one of the more reasonable voices on here...

Background..

Joined BA in 1977 and am coming to end of my career - have loved my time as crew - and now my future...
Forum: Cabin Crew
24th May 2010, 00:35
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,013,720
Posted By CurlyWurly

Decided not to bother replying...

Decided not to bother replying anymore...:ugh::ugh::ugh:

Some people simply refuse to see the plain facts.

BA is losing millions every day. When there is no money left the airline will be...
Forum: Cabin Crew
24th May 2010, 00:04
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,013,720
Posted By CurlyWurly

Litebulbs

It could be, if at any time ST and commuting were used to make the blow less painful, when your base closed.

Tbh..I think Unite are mostly talking about the foreign nationals who joined BA and...
Forum: Cabin Crew
23rd May 2010, 23:48
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,013,720
Posted By CurlyWurly

The base closure rules aren't open ended and as...

The base closure rules aren't open ended and as all out stations have been closed over 12 months that is likely to have ended anyway..and it's not up to any company to ensure you have the means to...
Forum: Cabin Crew
23rd May 2010, 23:27
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,013,720
Posted By CurlyWurly

Litebulbs.. When I was at BA, the loss of staff...

Litebulbs..
When I was at BA, the loss of staff travel was usually for a breach of the staff travel rules, or a punishment for a disciplinary offence. If staff travel was embargoed, then it was for...
Forum: Cabin Crew
23rd May 2010, 22:24
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,013,720
Posted By CurlyWurly

Lets keep this forum to facts..all cabin crew...

Lets keep this forum to facts..all cabin crew (striking/non-striking/VCC) would do their best in any incident - safety isn't an issue..experience doesn't always mean a text book evacuation, brand new...
Forum: Cabin Crew
23rd May 2010, 21:54
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,013,720
Posted By CurlyWurly

Actually even I have to object to that last...

Actually even I have to object to that last remark..how one behaves in an incident is nothing to do with this dispute..I wuld sincerely hope all crew would do the best job they can on the day..
...
Forum: Cabin Crew
23rd May 2010, 20:20
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,013,720
Posted By CurlyWurly

Who says it was at the table? WW stated he...

Who says it was at the table?

WW stated he saw Simpson on his BB during the meeting but assumed he was replying to important emails not blogging the meeting!
And Simpson has admited it anyway.....
Forum: Cabin Crew
23rd May 2010, 20:18
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,013,720
Posted By CurlyWurly

We are absolutely sick to the back teeth of you ...

We are absolutely sick to the back teeth of you

Everyone is..the feedback from the public ranges from vitriolic to apathy now, no one can understand why anyone in a secure job with great pay and...
Forum: Cabin Crew
23rd May 2010, 19:49
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,013,720
Posted By CurlyWurly

Well Litebulbs only time will tell...we're...

Well Litebulbs only time will tell...we're entitled to our opinions but the ultimate vote will land with the travelling public...their future choices will dictate whether BA survives or not...and no...
Forum: Cabin Crew
23rd May 2010, 19:40
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,013,720
Posted By CurlyWurly

And don't forget many of those who are on the...

And don't forget many of those who are on the picket lines are on days off and leave so therefore not at risk of anything..how many people are really there who should be at work?
Forum: Cabin Crew
23rd May 2010, 19:28
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,013,720
Posted By CurlyWurly

Unite are using the cabin crew dispute to flex...

Unite are using the cabin crew dispute to flex their muscles - no one can seriously believe they truly represent the views of the majority of crew..
Over the last couple of days Simpson and Woodley...
Forum: Cabin Crew
23rd May 2010, 19:06
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,013,720
Posted By CurlyWurly

Does this sudden outbreak of conciliation have...

Does this sudden outbreak of conciliation have something behind it - such as an expectation of a very high number turning in to work tomorrow?

I really hope so...

Woodley and Simpson have...
Forum: Cabin Crew
23rd May 2010, 17:38
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,013,720
Posted By CurlyWurly

So is the strike just about staff travel now?

So is the strike just about staff travel now?
Forum: Cabin Crew
23rd May 2010, 13:27
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,013,720
Posted By CurlyWurly

Just watching skynews...am devastated the strikes...

Just watching skynews...am devastated the strikes are going to go ahead and hope crews cross the picket lines in droves - I will be - my dad was a pliot with BEA and his pension and my parents future...
Forum: Cabin Crew
23rd May 2010, 07:37
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,013,720
Posted By CurlyWurly

This from Simpson Twitter (aptly names I think) ...

This from Simpson Twitter (aptly names I think)
If I have to apologise to Willy over twittering then I shall .... But I am not afraid of saying what is really going on .....

Does this man ever...
Forum: Cabin Crew
23rd May 2010, 03:46
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,013,720
Posted By CurlyWurly

Am so disappointed that BASSA members are...

Am so disappointed that BASSA members are blindsided by Woodley/Simpson and the idiots at UNITE.. it makes no difference whether those people who were dismissed get their jobs back or travel perks...
Forum: Cabin Crew
22nd May 2010, 21:43
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,013,720
Posted By CurlyWurly

Haven't posted on here for a while as it was just...

Haven't posted on here for a while as it was just the same back and forth of the argument but am incensed about Simpson tweeting during these important meetings! It speaks volumes about his personal...
Forum: Cabin Crew
5th Apr 2010, 00:04
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,013,720
Posted By CurlyWurly

There are, in BA Mainline, CCrew on 55k pa, ie...

There are, in BA Mainline, CCrew on 55k pa, ie 35K more than our lowest paid FO's in BA CityFlyer.

Fair?

BA isn't a cargo airline so fc and cc need each other - it's length of service than...
Forum: Cabin Crew
1st Apr 2010, 12:24
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,013,720
Posted By CurlyWurly

However what does leave a nasty taste in many...

However what does leave a nasty taste in many mouths are the more senior members who went to work. Most if not all of these people have enjoyed many years working for BA earning a reasonable wage...
Forum: Cabin Crew
30th Mar 2010, 23:21
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,013,720
Posted By CurlyWurly

Staff Travel

I received my staff travel priviedges after 30+ years of loyal service..it was a thank you.
The strikers have damaged BA more than even Ayling..I'd be disappointed if WW or the next CEO reinstates...
Forum: Cabin Crew
26th Mar 2010, 08:15
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,013,720
Posted By CurlyWurly

If the whole point of going to work was to keep...

If the whole point of going to work was to keep the MBT perhaps they should have a rethink anyway..
Not at all convinced this is genuine..but regardless, why would you recieve a hero's welcome just...
Forum: Cabin Crew
25th Mar 2010, 08:56
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,013,720
Posted By CurlyWurly

Am hearing that the unions now saying that part...

Am hearing that the unions now saying that part of the negiotations will now include reinstatement of travel priviledges once the unions and BA back around the table..
My thoughts? Stop listening to...
Forum: Cabin Crew
20th Mar 2010, 04:11
Replies: 3,713
Views: 1,059,602
Posted By CurlyWurly

Have joined this forum just to post on this...

Have joined this forum just to post on this topic...many, many Cabin Crew are horrified by prospect of the strike and wanted Unite to negitiate but Unite are determined to fight a lost battle to make...
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