BRITISH AIRWAYS has dismissed one of the three employees disciplined for orchestrating un-balloted and illegal industrial action at Heathrow airport during the summer. The sacked worker had been found guilty of gross misconduct for playing a leading role in the walk out. A second employee, also found guilty of gross misconduct, has been issued with a final written warning, suspended without pay for one month and banned from staff air travel privileges. The staff members have the right to appeal the decisions as part of the airline”s disciplinary process. Proceedings continue concerning the third employee, who remains suspended from duty with pay. Trade Union leaders were taking an aggressive stance. All three are from the airline”s ground support unit at Heathrow.
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