Unite threatens legal action against BA over staff travel

The Unite union representing British Airways flight attendants confirmed it will take BA to court over its decision to remove travel concessions from cabin crew who took part in the past strike actions. “After careful consideration, Unite believes that management’s action breaches European human rights legislation. It also believes that this sanction, which has impeded the resolution of the long-running dispute, was taken without proper disciplinary procedures being followed,” it said. 

“Staff travel is a non-contractual perk that the company can withdraw at its discretion,” BA told Dow Jones. “We totally reject the claim from Unite and will defend our position vigorously." BA and Unite will once again try to resolve their ongoing dispute with the help of the UK's Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service.“Unite remains determined to secure a settlement to this dispute acceptable to cabin crew,” the union said. BA cabin crew rejected the carrier’s latest offer earlier this month (ATW Daily News, July 26).