Pilots’ action ‘virtually solid’


The two-day strike action in early September by BA pilots was a powerful demonstration of their strength of feeling, said the BALPA pilots’ union.


The union said pilots have been virtually 100% solid in supporting the strike.


As Labour Research went to press, BALPA was urging the airline back to the negotiating table with some meaningful proposals on pay and benefits to try to avert the next scheduled strike on 27 September.


BALPA general secretary Brian Strutton said: “Surely any reasonable employer would listen to such a clear message, stop threatening and bullying, and start working towards finding a solution.”

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