Context
British Airways is planning restructuring which involves potential redundancies and changes to terms and conditions for its staff. The company has furloughed 23,000 employees due to the impact of COVID-19.
Question
Wilson asks if it is responsible behaviour by British Airways to consider redundancy or changes in terms and conditions despite having 23,000 workers on furlough. She inquires about what pressure the government is bringing to bear on the company and whether any bail-out will come with stringent and binding conditions on reducing carbon emissions.
Answer from Kelly Tolhurst (Minister of State for Transport)
Tolhurst understands the concerns regarding restructuring and its impact on workers. She has been regularly speaking with companies across the sector to encourage them to draw down on support packages, but terms and conditions are negotiated between employees and employers.
Not addressed: Specific guarantees about stringent and binding conditions on reducing carbon emissions were not addressed.
How: Terms And Conditions Of Employment Are For Negotiation Between The Employee And Employer
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