The failure of negotiations between BA and the trade union T&G, which accounts for 10 500 of the 14 000 flight attendants, has forced the company to cancel 1300 flights next Tuesday 30 and Wednesday January 31. The strike is almost certain to take place , it would the first official action since 1997. (Réf. 070070)
Sickness leaves cause conflict. The conflict relates in particular to the new mode of sickness leaves, introduced 18 months ago. The employees complain that these new measures oblige them to fly when they are sick. BA ensures that this has enabled to reduce from 22 to 12 the number of days of absence for disease, still 7 days above the national average. Wages just after hiring (currently 10 000 pounds per annum) as well as all the wages, and the prospects for evolution, are also in question “Af
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