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Forum: Cabin Crew
1st Jul 2010, 15:22
Replies: 3,036
Views: 1,089,259
Posted By melc

Ava, there is no problem in 'earning good money'...

Ava, there is no problem in 'earning good money' however if a company, any company are losing millions every day then something has to give. CC have only exasperated the problem and made it worse. ...
Forum: Cabin Crew
11th Jun 2010, 14:07
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,016,375
Posted By melc

I also thought WW agreed to reinstate ST albeit...

I also thought WW agreed to reinstate ST albeit with no existing length of service benefits. IMHO I thought this was a fair offer meeting BASSA half way - why can't BASSA move the other half - or is...
Forum: Cabin Crew
7th Jun 2010, 13:09
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,016,375
Posted By melc

I am absolutely horrified that crew who are in a...

I am absolutely horrified that crew who are in a position of looking after passengers safety would do these childish and idiotic things. If anyone has kept the threatening notes or any evidence then...
Forum: Cabin Crew
7th Jun 2010, 08:57
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,016,375
Posted By melc

Its getting more and more childish by the minute

Its getting more and more childish by the minute
Forum: Cabin Crew
20th May 2010, 10:47
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,016,375
Posted By melc

BentleyH: He will have to hold firm but actually...

BentleyH: He will have to hold firm but actually the offer he put on the table was accepted by Unite (apart from the ST and disciplinaries) - its BASSA that don't want to accept the terms.

He...
Forum: Cabin Crew
19th May 2010, 20:31
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,016,375
Posted By melc

It doesn't matter there are many lawyers now that...

It doesn't matter there are many lawyers now that will take cases on - no win no fee basis - and they won't take it on unless they are pretty sure you have a good case- they are as well resourced as...
Forum: Cabin Crew
19th May 2010, 20:24
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,016,375
Posted By melc

There is also ACAS who would advise you. Apart...

There is also ACAS who would advise you. Apart from collecting subs each month and recommending strikes what else do they do? My husband needed Unite's help a while ago and they were worse than...
Forum: Cabin Crew
19th May 2010, 16:29
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,016,375
Posted By melc

Dave 3: VOLUNtEERS DO THE DECENT THING AND PAY...

Dave 3: VOLUNtEERS DO THE DECENT THING AND PAY YOUR MONEY BACK TO THE COMPANY YOU SAY YOU AND YOU ALONE ARE SAVING

What on earth are you talking about - I'll tell you what you give your salary...
Forum: Cabin Crew
19th May 2010, 15:32
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,016,375
Posted By melc

Dave3 - Hahaha - you really believe that don't...

Dave3 - Hahaha - you really believe that don't you. There is no point in saying anymore you are obviously brainwashed.
Forum: Cabin Crew
19th May 2010, 15:29
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,016,375
Posted By melc

If CC don't like it then don't strike - do what...

If CC don't like it then don't strike - do what you are paid to do and then you wouldn't have to put up with volunteers - simple.

Without them BA would have lost even more money than they have...
Forum: Cabin Crew
19th May 2010, 15:17
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,016,375
Posted By melc

Either a wind-up or he just doesn't want to...

Either a wind-up or he just doesn't want to listen or doesn't understand the difference
Forum: Cabin Crew
19th May 2010, 15:02
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,016,375
Posted By melc

Dave3 - you are missing the point - they...

Dave3 - you are missing the point - they 'volunteered' or if you like AGREED to help out cabin crew and be trained to do so - so as I said earlier its a different context.

As far as ground staff...
Forum: Cabin Crew
19th May 2010, 14:49
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,016,375
Posted By melc

Sorry Dave 3 but some ground staff at T5 gave up...

Sorry Dave 3 but some ground staff at T5 gave up a months salary to help the company and I'm sure other areas did as well. The volunteers VOLUNTEERED to help out non striking Cabin Crew to keep the...
Forum: Cabin Crew
19th May 2010, 14:33
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,016,375
Posted By melc

I'm sorry but I am at a loss as to what you are...

I'm sorry but I am at a loss as to what you are trying to say. Are you saying that other parts of BA haven't made any changes - that is so untrue and why should volunteers work for free - have you
Forum: Cabin Crew
19th May 2010, 14:08
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,016,375
Posted By melc

Just scrolling through other forums - see below...

Just scrolling through other forums - see below what has happened to Air Lingus crew will most probably happen to BA crew sooner rather than later:


230 Aer Lingus cabin crew who rejected a...
Forum: Cabin Crew
19th May 2010, 13:55
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,016,375
Posted By melc

Well said Nevermind

Well said Nevermind
Forum: Cabin Crew
19th May 2010, 13:53
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,016,375
Posted By melc

Nevermind: The problem is that you can never...

Nevermind: The problem is that you can never make a distinction between the two groups, although their contrasting attitudes will no doubt be visible in your galley over the next few years!

...
Forum: Cabin Crew
19th May 2010, 11:36
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,016,375
Posted By melc

British Airways and the cabin crew strike | CLB...

British Airways and the cabin crew strike | CLB Employment Solutions Blog (http://www.clbemployment.com/blog/2010/02/british-airways-and-the-cabin-crew-strike/)

This is interesting
Forum: Cabin Crew
19th May 2010, 11:24
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,016,375
Posted By melc

I may be totally wrong here but how can there be...

I may be totally wrong here but how can there be a legal readdress - its not a contractual perk therefore not part of a staff contract.
Forum: Cabin Crew
19th May 2010, 11:15
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,016,375
Posted By melc

Ottergirl: If staff travel had been fully...

Ottergirl: If staff travel had been fully re-instated this whole affair would, IMHO be over!

I doubt it!!!
Forum: Cabin Crew
19th May 2010, 11:10
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,016,375
Posted By melc

Ottergirl: What you say maybe correct BUT...

Ottergirl:

What you say maybe correct BUT and a BIG BUT staff travel is a PERK and can be withdrawn at any time regardless of any reason - so how that can stand up in a court of law beats me.
...
Forum: Cabin Crew
19th May 2010, 10:43
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,016,375
Posted By melc

The thing is the dispute is now only about perks...

The thing is the dispute is now only about perks and reinstating staff.

1) Crew knew BEFORE STRIKING that if they did they would loose their travel perks for life - however from what I...
Forum: Cabin Crew
19th May 2010, 10:29
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,016,375
Posted By melc

"their passengers." That says it all really...

"their passengers."

That says it all really because without the passengers there is no airline.

So lets get back to the business of having the best CC in the industry - because patently we...
Forum: Cabin Crew
18th May 2010, 15:34
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,016,375
Posted By melc

that comment was for previous post. But 'hear...

that comment was for previous post. But 'hear hear' how eloquently put by High Flyer
Forum: Cabin Crew
18th May 2010, 15:29
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,016,375
Posted By melc

You would think so wouldn't you!!

You would think so wouldn't you!!
Forum: Cabin Crew
18th May 2010, 15:02
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,016,375
Posted By melc

Posted on the BBC News website latest: AT...

Posted on the BBC News website latest:

AT THE COURT

Emma Simpson Business correspondent, BBC News
The hearing is taking place in a packed small courtroom, tucked away in the east block of...
Forum: Cabin Crew
18th May 2010, 13:31
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,016,375
Posted By melc

From what I understand there has been agreement...

From what I understand there has been agreement reached but the sticking point is now to reinstate staff travel which WW has agreed to and re-instating sacked staff. On the latter every company has...
Forum: Cabin Crew
18th May 2010, 12:59
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,016,375
Posted By melc

according to the BBC, Unite are in court at...

according to the BBC, Unite are in court at 2.00pm today to see if they are allowed to appeal against the judgement - lets hope not!!
Forum: Cabin Crew
18th May 2010, 10:59
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,016,375
Posted By melc

Bearing in mind that Ms Malone receives around...

Bearing in mind that Ms Malone receives around £100 per day for her BASSA 'work' its in her interests to keep this union going. Perhaps if it no longer exists she will have to go back to work. Is...
Forum: Cabin Crew
13th May 2010, 16:06
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,016,375
Posted By melc

As far as I am aware if you have left the company...

As far as I am aware if you have left the company and claimed your pension it is secure as if anything happens to BA the government have to guarantee the pension payments.

If you are still an...
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