Here we are at the fag end of another Labour government. Just like 1978-79 - when the unions took control – we are now seeing the unions flexing their muscles once again.
I don’t know enough of the details to comment on the current British Airways dispute, but I do know that one great way to put BA out of business is for its employees to go on strike for twelve days over the Christmas period. Twelve days is so appropriate, and I’m sure the irony has not been lost on BA management.
What has amazed me is the way BA staff are so jubilant. This is truly a case of turkeys voting for Christmas. All I can say is if they want to be in gainful employment next year, they should encourage their negotiators to get a settlement before any of this foolishness begins. I also hope a settlement can be reached for the sake of those who are planning ‘once in a lifetime’ holidays and want to visit family in far off places. Many of those affected will not be able to afford to travel by other carriers and also lose thousands of pounds in the process.
If this is what the union and its members want, then so be it. All I can wish them is a very Happy Christmas and the least prosperous New Year they could wish for, as they are going to get it.
3 comments:
The unions always say they're doing it for the people. Yeah right.
"I don't know enough of the details to comment"
Not the sort of person to either find out before commenting, or to therefore decide not to comment
and not intelligent enough to realise how that looks
well done
How very true, James.
Anon: You obviously didn't read what I wrote. If you had, you would have seen my point. I don't know all the details of this dispute, that's why I can't comment in detail, but I do know what will happen if BA workers strike for 12 days.
I also note you are another one of those brave people who hurl insults around in the blogosphere, but cannot be bothered to put a name to your comment. Well done!
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