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British Airways has averted the threat of a strike by cabin crew but still faces the threat of industrial action. The GMB union is angry about BA's offer to reduce its pension deficit, saying its members have lost out in efforts to resolve the firm's pension problems. GMB, which has 4,500 members at British Airways, is holding a consultative ballot on the pension reforms on February 9. Members are advised to reject British Airways' offer and if they do, a second ballot on industrial action will be held. Members of GMB tend to work as ground or check-in staff and are among the lower-paid employees at British Airways.