The real strike figures

BRITISH AIRWAYS seems to have again missed out on the PR front regarding its increasingly acrimonious row with the union Unite representing its cabin crew.  According to the trade union 80.7% of all those who returned their ballot forms voted yes to industrial action.  The headline writers got to work.  In fact 78.7% of the eligible staff voted and of those 80% said yes to possible industrial action, in other words 63.5% agreed to allow the union to call a strike.  Separately the British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA) has taken the airline to the Supreme Court in London in an attempt to secure an increase in holiday pay for members.  BALPA argues holiday pay for pilots should be based on what they garner, rather than on just their basic pay without allowances.  It is an interesting one which will be watched by Inland Revenue too.  BA says it will continue to resist the claim strongly.  See also below and visit the BA site for an update. www.ba.com

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