BA strike talks end in failure
Talks aimed at averting strikes by British Airways cabin crew ended without agreement last night, dashing hopes of a breakthrough in a long running row over pay, jobs and working conditions.
The failure of the talks between officials from Unite and the airline raises the prospect of walkouts by thousands of employees.
TUC general secretary Brendan Barber, who had been chairing the talks, said: "Despite a prolonged period of negotiations it has not been possible to reach agreement between BA and Unite."
No further negotiations were planned., he added.
BA said hopes of reaching a deal appeared slim.
The union will now have to decide whether to call strikes following two massive votes in favour of industrial action.