19
Feb
The latest round in the ongoing struggle between British Airways and their cabin crew union BASSA was a clear win for the airline. In the judgement, all points were in favour of BA – confirming that it wasn’t unreasonable for British Airways to make the changes in crew numbers and arrangements given the circumstances.
In a few days the month long union ballot will be completed and shortly thereafter we’ll hear if there is to be a strike. Back in December a 12 day strike was called for over Christmas but was cancelled by court injunction due to voting irregularities.
This latest court decision is too late to effect the ballot (which almost certainly will be another vote to strike), but should play on the minds of union officials as they determine what to do next.
The best outcome for travellers will be if the union accepts the judgement and takes a softer line.
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