The on-going dispute between BA and it's Cabin crew took a new twist today. Unite joint secretary, Tony Woodley, has confirmed that the dispute cannot be settled until a 'softer seats' promise has been satisfied.
Cabin crew have long held the belief that their cabin seats are too hard; this has led to unconfirmed compensation claims for RSI (repetitive strain injury). The repetitive sitting on hard seats has led to piles and 'buttock callouses' on many of the crew's backsides.
As part of their 'return to work' package they have demanded that all crews seats are reupholstered, with a deep button leather finish, with a minimum of 200mm luxury foam padding.
Willie Walsh has further frustrated the talks by using the phrase 'kiss my arse' in response to their new demands. Tony Woodley has promised to bottom this matter out.
