News / Outbreak of friendlier talks sees today's BA strike called off – for now

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An outbreak of improved negotiations between British Airways and its cargo staff’s union has led to a postponement of strike action due to start this morning.

Unite has agreed to suspend the industrial action for three days, while both sides seek a resolution.

The strike is now set to start at 2am on 29 January if they can’t agree, and will last until 2am on 8 February, with staff striking every other day and every other night.

Unite claims the firm’s ‘fire and ...