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https://unitetheunion.org/news-event...n-pay-dispute/

Never mind the millions of families trying to go on holiday, this coupled with potential pilots strikes means likelihood of a lot of upset children.

Mine included as we are due to fly on the 5th...

and people want the party in power who will authorise sympathy strikes across the entire country.

[xenon]

Fucking wankers, the lot of 'em.

[isleaiw1]

2.7% - more than many and more than inflation. Greedy bastards.

The CEO didnt get a 100% increase in pay - he got a better year for bonuses and LTIPs which is not the same thing at all. Wonder if they will make a big thing of the pay cut he has taken when it is a bad year???

But its OK, go ahead and cause chaos for the average working families of this country.....

[Abrek]

Originally Posted by isleaiw1

2.7% - more than many and more than inflation. Greedy bastards.

The CEO didnt get a 100% increase in pay - he got a better year for bonuses and LTIPs which is not the same thing at all. Wonder if they will make a big thing of the pay cut he has taken when it is a bad year???

But its OK, go ahead and cause chaos for the average working families of this country.....

Greedy bastards??? A bit harsh... what it does not tell you is what pay rises they have received over the last 10 years. To give you an example my firm, one of the big 4 froze salaries for 10 years since 2008 but last year gave pay rises of up to 20% which seems a lot but when you spread it over 10 years?... is it not right for employees to expect a share of profits when things go well? Just saying...

[4WDriver]

So the CEO gives up his pay rise for this year, regardless of how it is calculated. £2.1million divided by 4000 workers is £525 each or £10.00 per week or maybe £2.00 per shift. Give them all that instead of the £3.75 for the lowest paid. They really don't do the sums before ranting.

[isleaiw1]

Originally Posted by Abrek

Greedy bastards??? A bit harsh... what it does not tell you is what pay rises they have received over the last 10 years. To give you an example my firm, one of the big 4 froze salaries for 10 years since 2008 but last year gave pay rises of up to 20% which seems a lot but when you spread it over 10 years?... is it not right for employees to expect a share of profits when things go well? Just saying...

Unions have no concept of getting more from a bigger pie, they just want more. I am pretty sure BA have a share save scheme where they can invest and get a share of price gain.

But the union dont want a share of profits, as that implies a share of risk. They just want more ..

[RobUK]

I always feel this sort of strike action is like beating up innocent bystanders. The people they target are not the cause of their grievance and can't do anything about it.

[ossi1]

BA cabin crew are also due to strike.

They are paid a pittance, especially Gatwick Fleet . They are being squeezed further and further.

[zofinger]

Going out on BA today and back before end-July. I am counting my blessings.

[Soul_Glo]

Having married an Indian girl half her extended family seem to work at the bloody airport. The conditions are often dire. The work is pressured and there is often sickness. Stealth taxes, surcharges... fat cats do line their pockets. Talks have been going on for a while but broken down many times. With some airlines making more than 2 billion profit in 2 years is it wrong to share a small amount to pay people properly for their work? It won't break the bank but some CEOs are on 103% bonuses.