Globespan Campaign
We had a very useful meeting about Globespan in Edinburgh last week - several new contacts came along and the campaign is growing day by day.
What is clear is that many people have significant claims - see post dated 4 January 2010 - but they are not receiving much practical advice or help.
But by all accounts the entire Globespan workforce was dumped upon - from a great height - and no one knew in advance how bumpy the landing would be.
Different groups of staff - ground staff, cabin crew and pilots - all have potential claims for a protective award - because of the lack of consultation and prior warning over the company's failure.
So, too do the employees of Alba baggage handling in Edinburgh - this was part of the Globespan Group - and the Edinburgh-based staff lost their jobs as well when the company collapsed.
E-Clear, the company responsible for online ticket sales at the failed airline Flyglobespan, has now been placed into administration - whether that helps or hinders the overall situation remains to be seen.
So far the Administrator has been seeking information from ex-employees - rather than providing advice.
What Action 4 Equality Scotland needs is enough support from former Globespan employees - at all levels within the company - to turn things into a viable campaign.
If you know anyone previously employed by Globespan - ask them to contact Mark Irvine on 07947 795 222 or by e-mail at: markirvine@compuserve.com
What is clear is that many people have significant claims - see post dated 4 January 2010 - but they are not receiving much practical advice or help.
But by all accounts the entire Globespan workforce was dumped upon - from a great height - and no one knew in advance how bumpy the landing would be.
Different groups of staff - ground staff, cabin crew and pilots - all have potential claims for a protective award - because of the lack of consultation and prior warning over the company's failure.
So, too do the employees of Alba baggage handling in Edinburgh - this was part of the Globespan Group - and the Edinburgh-based staff lost their jobs as well when the company collapsed.
E-Clear, the company responsible for online ticket sales at the failed airline Flyglobespan, has now been placed into administration - whether that helps or hinders the overall situation remains to be seen.
So far the Administrator has been seeking information from ex-employees - rather than providing advice.
What Action 4 Equality Scotland needs is enough support from former Globespan employees - at all levels within the company - to turn things into a viable campaign.
If you know anyone previously employed by Globespan - ask them to contact Mark Irvine on 07947 795 222 or by e-mail at: markirvine@compuserve.com
