Unions worldwide back cabin crew action

Rising support for the British Airways cabin crew industrial action from their colleagues around the world has been reported by the civil aviation section of the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF).

Gabriel Mocho, secretary of the ITF section, said: “The ITF supports the cabin crew and Bassa/Unite in this dispute. In particular, we commend the efforts they have made to find a solution to a conflict which began with the company’s apparent imposition of new working conditions while negotiations were still open.”

“Unfortunately BA management demonstrated their seeming indifference to the deteriorating situation on Friday when they withdrew an offer that might have solved the dispute.

“Unite members have been quick to show solidarity with their colleagues around the world in the past, and they now want to return the favour.”

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