800 BA workers set to work unpaid

My summary
British Airways has said 800 workers have volunteered to work for nothing for up to a month, following the airline's request to cut costs. And another 4000 have taken an unpaid leave and another 1400 people have volunteered to work part –time. The BA chief had already agreed to work in June for free which saves BA another 61.000 pounds. The staff is able to react to the request later on in the year too if they are not able to miss the money this months.

My opinion
I think this is a good way to fight the crisis. British airways has lost a lot of money this year and because of this they can save money and keep their workers. This way the people had the choice themselves. I do think it is sad that out of 40 000 employees only 6200 have volunteered to do anything. After all if BA keeps losing money there is a big chance people might get fired!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/8119388.stm