Raise Mental Health Awareness in the workplace
The Issue
Unite Reps want to share the results of a Survey carried out last month, which reveals shocking numbers of Cabin Crew suffering with mental health issues, following British Airways intention to initiate mass redundancies. Help us raise awareness of mental health in the workplace and hold British Airways accountable for their actions.
Following British Airways unexpected announcement of their intention to make 42000 of its employees redundant, Unite the Union carried out a Mental Health Survey for its Cabin Crew. For a blue chip company that has signed the ‘Mental Health Pledge’, the results make sombre reading.
61% are experiencing depression
52% thought of self-harming or suicide
92% are suffering with anxiety
78% said their relationships with loved ones had suffered
82% are struggling with lack of sleep
British Airways is using the current coronavirus pandemic as an excuse to reduce its workforce by tearing up their contracts and re-employing them on inferior pay, terms and conditions. These loyal workers will see their pay cut by up to 65% - many will lose their homes and their livelihoods. As a result, it is inevitable that their mental health and well-being will suffer! Many Cabin Crew who have been furloughed or are away from flying for other reasons, have no physical access to their BASSA Union Reps (British Airways Stewards and Stewardesses Association) and are feeling isolated, vulnerable and alone. Many are also dealing with bereavement as a result of the pandemic.
Women are disproportionately affected by BAs actions - the majority of Cabin Crew are women - and BAME colleagues are disproportionately affected by the Covid virus. BA is using a global pandemic to force through permanent restructural changes when temporary solutions could easily be found in a more collaborative manner.
Below is a snapshot of a selection of quotes by Cabin Crew taken from the Survey which reflects the gravity of feeling amongst them. They are harrowing and distressing to say the least:-
"Current situation with threats of redundancy from BA, has led to my anxiety levels increasing and mood swings. These have manifested emotionally and physically to the point where I physically pull my hair out"
"My life value to my kids, is to die now, for them"
"I feel like I've given everything that I had to give in life and now
I'm being thrown on the scrap heap”
"I feel guilty over not being the mum I should be to my 6 year old. I'm struggling to hold it together”
"Feeling very alone and helpless. Feel isolated, can't communicate with anyone”
"As a result of the whole process of BA redundancy, and the pressure it has on my home life. Myself and my " now X partner" have split up. So I'm trying to cope with potentially losing my job and my house as well, because I have no money to pay my bills. Its took its toll on my mental health. Its hard even getting out of bed. So I have stopped eating and started drinking more to cope with it. It's so hard to cope with all round"
“Some days I can't bear to drag myself out of bed. I am heartbroken"
These are unprecedented times and British Airways must be made accountable for this shocking treatment of its loyal employees!! We urge them to step back and rethink their decision to fire and rehire 42000 loyal employees leaving 12000 redundant .
https://www.lbc.co.uk/radio/presenters/iain-dale/ba-worker-reveals-shocking-treatment/
#MentalHealthAwareness
#BAStopThinkAgain
#NationalDisgrace
#BAbetrayal
#fireandrehire
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The Issue
Unite Reps want to share the results of a Survey carried out last month, which reveals shocking numbers of Cabin Crew suffering with mental health issues, following British Airways intention to initiate mass redundancies. Help us raise awareness of mental health in the workplace and hold British Airways accountable for their actions.
Following British Airways unexpected announcement of their intention to make 42000 of its employees redundant, Unite the Union carried out a Mental Health Survey for its Cabin Crew. For a blue chip company that has signed the ‘Mental Health Pledge’, the results make sombre reading.
61% are experiencing depression
52% thought of self-harming or suicide
92% are suffering with anxiety
78% said their relationships with loved ones had suffered
82% are struggling with lack of sleep
British Airways is using the current coronavirus pandemic as an excuse to reduce its workforce by tearing up their contracts and re-employing them on inferior pay, terms and conditions. These loyal workers will see their pay cut by up to 65% - many will lose their homes and their livelihoods. As a result, it is inevitable that their mental health and well-being will suffer! Many Cabin Crew who have been furloughed or are away from flying for other reasons, have no physical access to their BASSA Union Reps (British Airways Stewards and Stewardesses Association) and are feeling isolated, vulnerable and alone. Many are also dealing with bereavement as a result of the pandemic.
Women are disproportionately affected by BAs actions - the majority of Cabin Crew are women - and BAME colleagues are disproportionately affected by the Covid virus. BA is using a global pandemic to force through permanent restructural changes when temporary solutions could easily be found in a more collaborative manner.
Below is a snapshot of a selection of quotes by Cabin Crew taken from the Survey which reflects the gravity of feeling amongst them. They are harrowing and distressing to say the least:-
"Current situation with threats of redundancy from BA, has led to my anxiety levels increasing and mood swings. These have manifested emotionally and physically to the point where I physically pull my hair out"
"My life value to my kids, is to die now, for them"
"I feel like I've given everything that I had to give in life and now
I'm being thrown on the scrap heap”
"I feel guilty over not being the mum I should be to my 6 year old. I'm struggling to hold it together”
"Feeling very alone and helpless. Feel isolated, can't communicate with anyone”
"As a result of the whole process of BA redundancy, and the pressure it has on my home life. Myself and my " now X partner" have split up. So I'm trying to cope with potentially losing my job and my house as well, because I have no money to pay my bills. Its took its toll on my mental health. Its hard even getting out of bed. So I have stopped eating and started drinking more to cope with it. It's so hard to cope with all round"
“Some days I can't bear to drag myself out of bed. I am heartbroken"
These are unprecedented times and British Airways must be made accountable for this shocking treatment of its loyal employees!! We urge them to step back and rethink their decision to fire and rehire 42000 loyal employees leaving 12000 redundant .
https://www.lbc.co.uk/radio/presenters/iain-dale/ba-worker-reveals-shocking-treatment/
#MentalHealthAwareness
#BAStopThinkAgain
#NationalDisgrace
#BAbetrayal
#fireandrehire
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Petition created on 23 June 2020