Union Newswire

On the third day of the BA stoppage, Unite has issued an update of how the strike is biting.

Unite today (Monday) urged BA chief executive Willie Walsh to come out of hiding and agree to talks to settle the cabin crew dispute which has grounded most of the airline’s operation over the last three days.

The British Airways statement issued earlier today (below) is a brazen attempt to prevent media reporting Unite’s side of the present dispute

What's really happening during the BA strike.

What's really happening during the BA strike.

Tony Woodley, joint general secretary of Unite, will visit BA cabin crew as they take their third day of strike action to defend their jobs and pay.

Unite the union has published a 'dossier of disgrace' exposing bullying and harassment that is taking place against union members and representatives under the management of Willie Walsh.

You have stood up and stood strong for your rights your dignity and your pride in the face of a bullying management and a malicious Tory media. My message to you this morning is I know it is difficult but stay strong, be brave. Don’t be intimidated. Don’t let the unfair abuse get to you. Remember – Unite did not want this dispute. We don’t want to hurt the travelling public or damage your employer.

With 80 percent of cabin crew standing strong on the first day of the BA stoppage, Unite has issued an update of how the strike is biting so far, which reveals that BA's much-vaunted contingencies plans are failing.

With 80 percent of cabin crew standing strong on the first day of the BA stoppage, Unite has issued an update of how the strike is biting so far, which reveals that BA's much-vaunted contingencies plans are failing.