Why british airways strike

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Send a message to pritipatel : We demand an Orgreave inquiry for truth and justice. Enter search term Search Bar. BA given every opportunity Following the yes vote for strike action, Unite delayed announcing strike dates to allow BA a final opportunity to come forward with a meaningful offer, however it has failed to do so and therefore strike action has been announced. ENDS Notes to editors: During the coronavirus crisis Unite is working to keep workers and the public safe, to defend jobs and to protect incomes.

British Airways pilots have begun a two-day strike in a dispute over pay and conditions, which has led to hundreds of flights being cancelled. Four between Newcastle and Heathrow aren't on today. Passengers have been offered refunds or a booking with another airline. Shares in IAG have started to fall. This is the company which owns British Airways, where pilots have started the first day of a two day strike.

The shares are among the biggest fallers of the morning now, down 2. BBC Breakfast. BA pilots' strike. Posted at 16 Dec 16 Dec Read more next. Getty Images Copyright: Getty Images. Posted at 8 Oct 8 Oct BA has offered its pilots an BALPA added that no further negotiations with the airline were currently planned. The union said it would be cheaper for BA to meet its demands than face down the strikes as the action cost it 40 million pounds a day.