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Yesterday saw the last of the series of five-day strikes by some members of British Airways’ cabin crew which has disrupted the airline’s business and inconvenienced thousands of passengers. Now Unite, the union involved, is considering balloting its members for further strike action.
The dispute arises from proposed changes in the airline’s staffing levels and working conditions and the sticking point seems to centre around the withdrawal of travel concessions for those who went on strike.
Though discounted travel is certainly a perk enjoyed by those employed in the travel industry, there must be few companies that give free travel, and it is a surprise to learn that some BA staff members actually rely on free travel to get themselves to work.
Against a background of rising operating costs and falling passenger loads, British Airways surely have no choice but to try to reduce their own expenses. Haven't the strikers realised this?
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Yesterday saw the last of the series of five-day strikes by some members of British Airways’ cabin crew which has disrupted the airline’s business and inconvenienced thousands of passengers. Now Unite, the union involved, is considering balloting its members for further strike action.
The dispute arises from proposed changes in the airline’s staffing levels and working conditions and the sticking point seems to centre around the withdrawal of travel concessions for those who went on strike.
Though discounted travel is certainly a perk enjoyed by those employed in the travel industry, there must be few companies that give free travel, and it is a surprise to learn that some BA staff members actually rely on free travel to get themselves to work.
Against a background of rising operating costs and falling passenger loads, British Airways surely have no choice but to try to reduce their own expenses. Haven't the strikers realised this?
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