BA Cabin Crew Strike

[Prince Monolulu]

That is a reasonable wage to be glorified waitresses and waiters

Indeed, similarly the pilots are glorified bus drivers.

 

[wellquickwoody]

But you listed it right up there with loss of livelihoods. You also listed next year's holidays being disrupted.

Are you really sure you're ready for Oz? You might end up melting over there....snowflake.

Oh yeah............

I really did mean the snowflakes wouldn't cope with the effects of prolonged industrial action, but you have it your way.

 

[pearl]

No, I managed to get by in Brighton ten years ago on 16k.

It wasn't luxurious by any stretch but I had four walls, a roof and enough to live on.

do you mean after deductions?

 

[alfredmizen]

Love all these people who have obviously never lived through a prolonged period of industrial unrest. It is shit trust me. As of now people are losing livelihoods, parcels may not arrive for Xmas, holidays next year will be disrupted, business will be disrupted and jobs will be lost. But that is all OK for an outdated ideaology that JC has made trendy again for those that have never really gone without. Gap year anyone? Generation snowflake personified.

Woody I am as right wing as they come , a lot of the Industrial disputes in the 70s were politically motivated , I don't think they are now , I think there are genuine grievances.

 

[alfredmizen]

Good experience for little Johnny waiting for a train that doesn't come

 

[Ernest]

For me it is of no concern, but wait till little ENREST hasn't got his train set. Many of those advocating strike action would demand compo!

Are you telling me MY Christmas GIFT from YOU won't ARRIVE

 

[Beach Hut]

Given the recession started in 2008 and despite all the news the economic situation is harsh this has led to an employers led economy so I suspect many grievances (some justified) are all bubbling up at the same time.

 

[Ernest]

Given the recession started in 2008 and despite all the news the economic situation is harsh this has led to an employers led economy so I suspect many grievances (some justified) are all bubbling up at the same time.

Inflation is now going up, wait till you see interest rates rise and see how many will be happy on the minimum wage then

 

[deletebeepbeepbeep]

Given the recession started in 2008 and despite all the news the economic situation is harsh this has led to an employers led economy so I suspect many grievances (some justified) are all bubbling up at the same time.

Wage growth has been largely stagnant since 2008 all this industrial action was just a matter of time.

 

[The Spanish]

Absolutely - the ignorance of the general public (and I note the same faces here as on certain other threads) is overwhelming. One day one of these glorified waitresses may just save your life.

spot on - anyone who thinks its about selling fags and perfume is deluded.

 

[Beach Hut]

Inflation is now going up, wait till you see interest rates rise and see how many will be happy on the minimum wage then

This is the huge issue with interest rates being so low, the minute they rise a lot of people will get into serious trouble with their mortgage repayments as they think the current low rate is normal practice, says he remembering Lamont went and sang in the bath after raising interest rates to 15%

 

[Beach Hut]

Wage growth has been largely stagnant since 2008 all this industrial action was just a matter of time.

I concur and many employers have taken advantage of this

 

[Ernest]

This is the huge issue with interest rates being so low, the minute they rise a lot of people will get into serious trouble with their mortgage repayments as they think the current low rate is normal practice, says he remembering Lamont went and sang in the bath after raising interest rates to 15%

It will be CARNAGE when it does, and this Government of BUFFOONS won't have a clue what to do

 

[BensGrandad]

That is a reasonable wage to be glorified waitresses and waiters

That was said in jest hence the smile icon but it is a view held by many as I heard them described in many of my past pubs, not by me may I add.

 

[Seagull1989]

Base salary is low for cabin crew but they earn a lot of add ons based on where / how they fly. That said the glory days of £50k+ have gone as quite rightly airlines are now having to compete with the Middle Eastern carriers. That said for working maybe 18-20 hours over 3 days and being put up in nice hotels with free food / room service etc is not a bad gig.

Free food ?? Do tell me where you're getting this information from .

 

[essbee]

Is it just me or are the standards of Air Stewards slipping, not just in attractiveness (which is also true), but they used to always smile and make you feel welcome on a plane.

Now I feel like I am bothering them when I ask for a water or because my TV is broken...

I agree - and they seem to throw the bloo*y food/meals at you as well.

 

[Beach Hut]

I agree - and they seem to throw the bloo*y food/meals at you as well.

Not surprising given what goes on now, for instance Easyjet staff have to buy their own uniforms now

 

[drew]

They fail to mention the expenses they claim which greatly enhances their pay.

Care to elaborate as what you believe their expenses would be then? In my experience, expenses only reimburse you what you have had to pay out due to your job, ie not making a profit. The only time this ever gave the appearance of a profit was when I got a general petrol allowance of a fixed amount per mile (but that of course had an element built in to cover maintenance/wear and tear).

 

[Superphil]

Don't forget to tell them that if you are ever in an emergency situation I'm sure they will assist you just as soon as possible .....

Absolutely - the ignorance of the general public (and I note the same faces here as on certain other threads) is overwhelming. One day one of these glorified waitresses may just save your life.

To be fair, that is a spoof account, I wouldn't take any notice.

 

[Bry Nylon]

Guy at work was telling me about a business trip his wife made to New York, which necessitated flying with BA. When the flight attendant asked if she would like an evening meal, she asked what the choice was.

"Yes. Or no," replied the Attendant.

I like that.