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Statement from Tony Woodley following breakdown in talks with Willie Walsh at the TUC

Statement from Tony Woodley following breakdown in talks with Willie Walsh at the TUC

Friday, 19 March 2010 12:00 AM

Statement from Tony Woodley, Unite joint general secretary following breakdown in talks with Willie Walsh at the TUC.

Mr Woodley said: "The hawks on BA's board have won the day. BA have tabled a worse offer than the one withdrawn last week.

"I am extremely disappointed for the travelling public and our members, but this union will now support our members, while remaining open for talks with the company.

"It is with great disappointment that I have to say the strike will go ahead. It is an absolute disgrace and an insult to our people that Mr Walsh tabled a deal that reduced the amount of pay on offer. It is mission impossible and quite frankly ridiculous to expect anyone to go to their membership with a worse offer."

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