British Airways Ground Service and Cargo Workers Vote to Ballot for Strike

The transcript discusses the conflict between British Airways and its staff over changes to employment terms. The staff, represented by their reps, are prepared to take industrial action to protect their conditions against British Airways' fire and rehire policy. The staff have offered temporary changes to help the company through the crisis, but British Airways seeks permanent changes. The transcript urges British Airways to reconsider and do right by their employees to avoid industrial action.

What action are British Airways employees prepared to take to protect their terms and conditions?

• Accept reduced terms

• Seek employment elsewhere

• Negotiate new contracts

• Take industrial action

What did British Airways employees offer to help the company during the crisis?

• Increased working hours

• Permanent changes to contracts

• Voluntary layoffs

• Temporary changes to terms and conditions

How much profit did British Airways make last year under the existing terms and conditions?

• £1.5 billion

• £1.9 billion

• £2.7 billion

• £2.3 billion

What new clause did British Airways introduce at the last minute during negotiations?

• Additional benefits

• Extended working hours

• Layoff clauses

• Increased salaries

What is the potential consequence if British Airways does not reconsider its stance?

• Improved public image

• Employee satisfaction

• Industrial action

• Increased profits