BA has jumped the gun on 12,000 job losses and should withdraw statement

GMB LONDON SAY BA IS JUMPING THE GUN WITH 12,000 JOB LOSSES AS HOW SOON RECOVERY WILL HAPPEN IS NOT CLEAR

The company should withdraw this statement and it should join with unions to discuss with Treasury the promised government support package for the Aviation sector says GMB London 

GMB London, the union for staff in BA, commented on the BA announcement of 12,000 job losses - due to the Coronavirus crisis. 

Gary Pearce, GMB London Regional Officer said:

"This announcement from BA is jumping the gun. The company cannot know with any certainty what the future is in terms of how soon airline passenger numbers will recover. 

The company should withdraw this statement. 

Instead it should join with unions to discuss with Treasury the promised government support package  for the Aviation sector and an extension of the furlough scheme beyond end June as the aviation sector gradually returns to normal." 

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Contact:

Gary Pearce, GMB London Regional Officer 078 5003 6952 

London Region Press Office 079 7001 9643