Head Honcho Posted 25 January 2007 Posted 25 January 2007 This is down from 22 days a year, thats as many days as most people have annual holidays Now they want to strike because BA have clamped down on it. What a bunch of losers, sack the lot of them I say.
Daggers Posted 25 January 2007 Posted 25 January 2007 sack the lot of them I say. No surprise there... But it is surprising that I entirely agree with you
lookwhaticando Posted 25 January 2007 Posted 25 January 2007 BA have been operating with their backs to the wall against ever increasing competition and costs, each time a section of it's employees go on strike it costs them millions. Is this the same union that was demanding BA sort out the pension crisis by making them dump a load of extra cash into the pot? Would be ironic if that was the case. Two days with no flights will cost probably cost BA 20m quid and one hell of a backlog that will damage customer relations (not for the first time in the last five years). BA's employees strike far too often. Sack them all.
stez Posted 25 January 2007 Posted 25 January 2007 it does stink of the car workiers in the 70's striking every five minutes.........and where is their industry now? and the coal miners in the 80's, where's their industry now? ba wil end up going bust, the staff will end up working on crate carriers like easy on next to no wages.............that'll learn 'em sod the kids following them though eh? well done ba staff
Rincewind Posted 25 January 2007 Posted 25 January 2007 maybe so but I would rather the pilot report ill while the plane was still on the ground than 20,000 fgeet up. 'Excuse me I don't want to worry anyone but is there anyone who did not have the fish and can fly a jumbo jet?'
stez Posted 25 January 2007 Posted 25 January 2007 maybe so but I would rather the pilot report ill while the plane was still on the ground than 20,000 fgeet up. 'Excuse me I don't want to worry anyone but is there anyone who did not have the fish and can fly a jumbo jet?' always better with pictures
lookwhaticando Posted 25 January 2007 Posted 25 January 2007 maybe so but I would rather the pilot report ill while the plane was still on the ground than 20,000 fgeet up. 'Excuse me I don't want to worry anyone but is there anyone who did not have the fish and can fly a jumbo jet?' Pilots aren't on strike about the sickness pay and all that - it's the cabin crew that are. This has nothing to do with sick pilots, totally different kettle of fish. Oh and your second comment, about the food - that's why each pilot has a different meal, to avoid that kind of problem.
Head Honcho Posted 25 January 2007 Author Posted 25 January 2007 maybe so but I would rather the pilot report ill while the plane was still on the ground than 20,000 fgeet up. 'Excuse me I don't want to worry anyone but is there anyone who did not have the fish and can fly a jumbo jet?' BA have to employ an extra 1000 people daily, just to cover sickness, it's an absolute scandal and to support this kind of behaviour by BA staff is pitiful
cisono Posted 25 January 2007 Posted 25 January 2007 maybe so but I would rather the pilot report ill while the plane was still on the ground than 20,000 fgeet up. 'Excuse me I don't want to worry anyone but is there anyone who did not have the fish and can fly a jumbo jet?' I know what you mean... but I don't like to be blackmailed either...
Lemon Harpic Posted 26 January 2007 Posted 26 January 2007 BA have to employ an extra 1000 people daily, just to cover sickness, it's an absolute scandal and to support this kind of behaviour by BA staff is pitiful 1000 extra staff per day? Must be good for the economy. Maybe you just hate Britain? I'm going to surprise nobody here and come out in support of the little people. They have a right to strike if they are unhappy with pay and conditions. The pathetic people are those who don't support their fellow workers. This class treachery has led to the farcical situation where BA can post profits of £620 million, pay it's CEO £887,000, while at the same time the people who do all the work, whose labour creates such obscene profit margins, are poorly paid and must work even when they are sick. Pretty soon this country will turn into another America: A playground for the super-rich where the poor are despised if they try and agitate for better pay and conditions. The rich do not have the right to jeopardize our health. At least, they shouldn't. Well done BA staff for standing up to them. It's a shame that more people do not stand shoulder-to-shoulder with you.
James. Posted 26 January 2007 Posted 26 January 2007 12 days a year, thats far more than I've taken in the last 3 and a half years working up to 60 hours a week at times. These 'little people' need a kick up the arse so they don't take the piss. Maybe they wouldn't be 'little people' if they actually knuckled down and did some work for a change.
Lemon Harpic Posted 26 January 2007 Posted 26 January 2007 Maybe they wouldn't be 'little people' if they actually knuckled down and did some work for a change. Bollocks to that shit. As the gap between rich and poor becomes a chasm, it is increasingly impossible for those of us not already born into power and privilege to join the wealthy elite. The idea that we can all can make it big "if only we work hard enough." is an empty lie. All we can realistically do to better our lot is to beg our masters for a few more crumbs from the table. That is exactly what the BA staff are doing.
The People's Hero Posted 26 January 2007 Posted 26 January 2007 1000 extra staff per day? Must be good for the economy. Maybe you just hate Britain? I'm going to surprise nobody here and come out in support of the little people. They have a right to strike if they are unhappy with pay and conditions. The pathetic people are those who don't support their fellow workers. This class treachery has led to the farcical situation where BA can post profits of £620 million, pay it's CEO £887,000, while at the same time the people who do all the work, whose labour creates such obscene profit margins, are poorly paid and must work even when they are sick. Pretty soon this country will turn into another America: A playground for the super-rich where the poor are despised if they try and agitate for better pay and conditions. The rich do not have the right to jeopardize our health. At least, they shouldn't. Well done BA staff for standing up to them. It's a shame that more people do not stand shoulder-to-shoulder with you. I thought you were anti-greed?
Janx Posted 26 January 2007 Posted 26 January 2007 No surprise there... But it is surprising that I entirely agree with you I agree with you both.... very odd! <_<
James. Posted 26 January 2007 Posted 26 January 2007 Bollocks to that shit. As the gap between rich and poor becomes a chasm, it is increasingly impossible for those of us not already born into power and privilege to join the wealthy elite. The idea that we can all can make it big "if only we work hard enough." is an empty lie. All we can realistically do to better our lot is to beg our masters for a few more crumbs from the table. That is exactly what the BA staff are doing. Or maybe that's what you say to yourself to justify your own failings. I was born to a working class family from leicester. My mum and dad worked hard all their life to give me an opportunity which I have grabbed with both hands and am now carving out a successful career. No power and priviledge at any point. Get your head out of your Marxism books and join the real world, comrade.
The People's Hero Posted 26 January 2007 Posted 26 January 2007 Or maybe that's what you say to yourself to justify your own failings. I was born to a working class family from leicester. My mum and dad worked hard all their life to give me an opportunity which I have grabbed with both hands and am now carving out a successful career. No power and priviledge at any point. Get your head out of your Marxism books and join the real world, comrade. Likewise, amen to that.
Janx Posted 26 January 2007 Posted 26 January 2007 Bollocks to that shit. As the gap between rich and poor becomes a chasm, it is increasingly impossible for those of us not already born into power and privilege to join the wealthy elite. The idea that we can all can make it big "if only we work hard enough." is an empty lie. All we can realistically do to better our lot is to beg our masters for a few more crumbs from the table. That is exactly what the BA staff are doing. Absolute shite... my dad is one of four from a pit family, but put himself through uni and did ok... I wasted my youth but when I decided to put my mind to it, the "System" allowed me to start several companies and take full advantage... I PAY for that privilege in taxes, AND pay NI and all the rest and YES I agree to the rich paying more tax, but I dont agree with lashing those taxes on workshy scumbags who want what is "due" them.... lazy scrounging feckers! THey should have their jobs taken or beneifts axed... I beleive in a the "welfare state" but for the deserving,.... not the fooking lazy, cockwads who sprog to get houses and not work a day in their life at my and every other poor hard working twats expense. Your blinkered imagery has no place in todays society, maybe in Victorian England, wake up and look at the BMW and Plasmas next door in the council house...
surrifox Posted 26 January 2007 Posted 26 January 2007 I beleive in a the "welfare state" but for the deserving,.... not the fooking lazy, cockwads who sprog to get houses and not work a day in their life at my and every other poor hard working twats expense. Your blinkered imagery has no place in todays society, maybe in Victorian England, wake up and look at the BMW and Plasmas next door in the council house...
Daggers Posted 26 January 2007 Posted 26 January 2007 I agree with you both.... very odd! <_< It's a phase, it will soon pass. It comes with the wearing of pink that all middle aged men suddenly believe they have to do.
Janx Posted 26 January 2007 Posted 26 January 2007 It's a phase, it will soon pass. It comes with the wearing of pink that all middle aged men suddenly believe they have to do. only my pants, today I sport a navy blue shirt with white vertical pinstripes, jeans low rise diesel, brown shoes... loakes. I must say although dressing like my Dad...I think thats obligatory at my age, I look like the 'nads!
Lord Nibblington Posted 26 January 2007 Posted 26 January 2007 only my pants, today I sport a navy blue shirt with white vertical pinstripes, jeans low rise diesel, brown shoes... loakes. I must say although dressing like my Dad...I think thats obligatory at my age, I look like the 'nads! Whose? Tis a very important question. Mm.
Janx Posted 26 January 2007 Posted 26 January 2007 Whose? Tis a very important question. Mm. Aparantly some sort of Canine? All very confusin'
Lord Nibblington Posted 26 January 2007 Posted 26 January 2007 Aparantly some sort of Canine? All very confusin' Ahh... but what sort of Canine? That is an even more pressing question! So pressing, in fact, I can't actually do anymore work until I found out!
Janx Posted 26 January 2007 Posted 26 January 2007 Ahh... but what sort of Canine? That is an even more pressing question! So pressing, in fact, I can't actually do anymore work until I found out! Perhaps a big jowelly boxer, unpleasing on the eye generally, but a majestic swinging ball bag!
Lord Nibblington Posted 26 January 2007 Posted 26 January 2007 Perhaps a big jowelly boxer, unpleasing on the eye generally, but a majestic swinging ball bag! Ah! Now I can continue with my work... Bugger.
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