British Airways strike to go ahead as talks break down
TALKS aimed at averting strikes by British Airways cabin crew collapsed today and the action will go ahead from midnight.
Officials from the Unite union have been locked in talks with the airline's chief executive, Willie Walsh, this week in a bid to find a breakthrough in a bitter row over cost-cutting.
Unite's joint leader, Tony Woodley, said he was "extremely disappointed" that the efforts to head off a three-day strike from tomorrow had failed and accused BA of wanting a "war" with the union.
BA chief executive Willie Walsh said he "deeply regretted" the breakdown of talks, adding that a new offer tabled by the airline will be withdrawn once the strike starts.
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