BA 'sacked man who took time off for union job'

Unfair? BA denies claims that it sacked Mr Holley for his union work
12 April 2012

A union official at the centre of the bitter British Airways cabin crew dispute was sacked by the airline when he took four days off work to prepare for strike action, a tribunal heard.

Duncan Holley, 54, asked for time off in December 2009 to perform his duties as the branch secretary of the British Airways Stewards and Stewardesses Association.

The Watford employment tribunal heard that the request was turned down, and that the cabin director's refusal to turn up to work led to his sacking.

He is claiming unfair dismissal, breach of contract and that he was dismissed for his trade union activities. BA denies the claims.

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