The Unite union has decided to call of the planned strike at British Airways, but over the summer many workers may still walk out, delaying travel plans according to an analyst from Goodbody Stockbrokers.
Unite which works with 12,000 flight attendants stated yesterday that it would postpone a strike vote that was supposed to start Wednesday, since it would be inexcusable for the union not to let members know of a new offer.
The Company offered cabin crew a proposal on June 25th in an effort to prevent more strikes from occurring than already have over a 17 month dispute over future wages and staffing levels.
Dublin Goodbody Stockbrokers analyst Marina Devitt stated that at the moment more strike action still appears to be in the future of BA, which may cause passengers to choose low cost airlines instead of facing a disruption in travel plans.
British Airways which is the third largest carrier in Europe, has proposed an increase in allowances for current crew members once new recruits are hired later in 2010. It also plans to drop its original plans to reduce benefits and to increase staffing levels on select flights with salary lifts planned for 2011.
Unite’s main complaint with the offer is that the proposal does not mention the suspension of strikers, travel perk removals, and the use of volunteer crews, which Unite claims must be discussed before a deal is cemented. Yesterday, Unite made a statement that said it was in a position to recommend union members accept the BA deal.
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