British Airways and Unite

The Unite union has issued a statement regarding members who work for British Airways.  BA has failed to respond to a request regarding its position, or on current services.

According to the union the plan, which has yet to be signed off, ensures that cabin crew, ground staff and engineers will get up to 80% of wages paid in a "modified" version of the government's job retention scheme. 

This figure will go up to 100% of staff at Gatwick and London City airports, where BA is no longer operating until the coronavirus crisis eases.

Suspensions are to be shared, with staff working, for example, six weeks off and two weeks on, depending on their area.

Union negotiations have been trying to persuade BA to pay 80% of wages and shift pay, up to £2,500 gross pay per month.

Officials have been fighting with airline bosses to agree that pension contributions from staff and the airline can be taken as salary during the period.

Staff will have up to 15 April to decide on finalised options.

Critical workers not furloughed, such as call centre staff and those involved in live operations, will remain on full pay.

These negotiations do not involve the pilot’s union BALPA who have yet to comment.

www.balpa.org

https://mediacentre.britishairways.com/pressrelease

https://unitetheunion.org/news-events

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