Is it Unethical to protest over poor pay?

With any business operations whether a small mom and pop or shop or big corporation, it can be difficult to make the decision to send home an employee. Market demands and consumer buying trends often determine the hours of operations for a business. On one side of the spectrum, keeping the business open is a priority and due to volatile market changes and demands anything can happen that could potentially hinder the business operations. However, many employees suffer financially from poor scheduling and slow business operations. I don’t think it is ethically wrong to send someone home due to slow period especially if the employer did their due diligence to communicate this possibility prior to hiring the individual. I think for an hourly employee, employers must ensure they enable them to make up the hours during a busy season. An hourly employee can be guaranteed certain hours which ultimately can affect their financials if their hours are reduced. Companies must establish and enforc...

British Airways crew walk out over “poverty” pay With low costs and high profits, the airline has few excuses for not paying staff better, The aviation industry has long been criticized for poor wages for its employees. While the industry is perhaps one of the fastest mode of transportation, many workers enjoy other perks of their job such as free or discounted travels along with the ability to explore the world. The aviation industry is highly regulated  and  the success of many airlines depends on their ability to sustain a competitive advantage in the market. With the expansion of emerging markets and globalization many airlines are competing to gain strong market share. They have invested heavily into their product and also identify ways to reduce cost. With the low fuel price, many airlines are becoming profitable in many markets. Despite such a profit, many airlines employees are not getting a feel of that profitable gains in their pocket. As a result many go on st...