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The boss of BA has brushed off the threat of a strike. Willie Walsh, the boss of British Airlines, has brushed off the threats of a possible strike. The strike is being threatened to take place next month by cabin crew. Walsh reported that British Airways would be able to minimize the impact of the [...]
(Read More)1st Dec 10
Willie Walsh not concerned about threat of BA strike
by Katie Naylor
As British Airways and Iberia finalise their merger, Unite, once again, has announced that it will be balloting the British flag carrier’s cabin crew over whether to walk out on strike next month. Willie Walsh, the airline’s chief executive, refused to let the fight with the union overshadow the deal which will create Europe’s third [...]
(Read More)1st Dec 10
Terrorism charges denied by BA man
by Natasha Redman
Terrorism charges have been denied by BA man. The computer expert of British Airways appeared in court to deny terrorism charges placed against him. The accused BA employee allegedly offered himself up as a suicide bomber. Rajib Karim, born in Bangladesh, appeared via videolink at the Old Bailey on Monday. Karim pleaded non guilty to [...]
(Read More)30th Nov 10
BA computer expert denies terrorism charges
by Adam Richards
A British Airways computer expert has pled no guilty in a London court after he has been accused of allegedly offering himself to be a suicide bomber. Rajib Karim, 31, from Newcastle upon Tyne, is still in custody and will appear for trial on 24 January in the Woolwich Crown Court in southeast London. Born [...]
(Read More)30th Nov 10
British Airways investors back Iberia merger
by Natasha Redman
Investors in British Airways have given their blessing to the merger with Spanish carrier Iberia. The new airline will officially be established at the beginning of next year and is to be called International Airlines Group. BA’s current CEO, Willie Walsh, will take up the same role at the new company and Keith Williams, the [...]
(Read More)28th Nov 10
New Unite leader says strikes inevitable during cuts
by Adam Richards
Unite’s new leader, Len McCluskey has warned the Government that strikes during state spending cuts are likely inevitable. The former Liverpool dock worker, who now heads the UK’s largest trade union, said that mounting anger as job cuts begin across the country would eventually lead to industrial action. McCluskey won the leadership role, easily defeating [...]
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"you know...your just a simple man with simple thoughts...if all you can think about is to have strikes on someones wedding then you have to be just so sick.. how dull is your life that the high point is to ruin someone's wedding day...your just sick and dull.. why dont you just get a life.. and stop being just a puppet...??
27th Nov 10
New Unite leader says BA bullies workers
by Harry Oldfield
Unite’s newly elected general secretary Len McCluskey has called out British Airways for its ‘culture of fear’ as he launches a drive to uncover, what he calls ‘bullying and harassment’ against BA’s cabin crew. According to Mr McCluskey, the airline’s management of the dispute has been ‘disgraceful’ as the 14-month deadlock continues to cause a [...]
(Read More)26th Nov 10
Thomas Cook takes stake in Russian tour operator
by Harry Oldfield
Europe’s second biggest tour operator, Thomas Cook has opened up its business in the Russian market with a recently acquired majority stake hold in Russia’s formerly-state run Intourist. Intourist, founded in Russia during Stalin’s regime, was formerly a monopoly. Today, the firm is half owned by Russian billionaire Vladimir Evtushenkov’s firm Sistema. Thomas Cook has [...]
(Read More)25th Nov 10
BA moves closer to strike
by Adam Richards
The BA crew has moved closer to a strike following a co-worker’s suspension. The BA Union has reported anger and dismay following a woman being sent home for collecting money for suspended and sacked colleagues. The dispute arose when a British Airways employee was suspended for holding a Christmas collection for suspended and sacked colleagues. [...]
(Read More)23rd Nov 10
Len McCluskey new leader of Unite
by Katie Naylor
Len McCluskey, the new leader of Britain’s largest union Unite, has vowed to battle against job cuts and government spending plans. McCluskey easily took the position of general secretary after defeating three rivals. He said that his very first task was to unite members against what he referred to as the government’s campaign against UK [...]
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