10.03.10
Talks between BA and the Unite union - which represents the majority of its 12,000 flight attendants - are to resume today, after a deadline to achieve agreement was extended to this lunchtime. The TUC, which is chairing the meetings, had set the deadline at 17:00 yesterday for significant progress to be made. That has now been extended, increasing hopes that an deal is close.
BA cabin crew have backed strike action in a dispute over pay and working conditions. The union is required to give at least a week's notification of any strikes, but has already given assurances that members will not walk out over Easter. However, it is required to strike for a minimum of an hour prior to March 22 to avoid the need for a new ballot.
An announcement last night on behalf of both sides said: ‘It had been hoped to be able to conclude talks today [Tuesday] but both sides have agreed more time is required and the talks will resume again under TUC patronage tomorrow [Wednesday].’
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