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As was eloquently put by Roffa, the union has negotiated us some very good pay rises over the years. Admitiddley we went from being grossly underpaid to being well renumerated (although I would always like more), but it still took their negotiating skills to get these rises.
They have not been perfect - they would be the first to admit that, but overall they do a very good job for us. If you think you can do better, step up to the plate... any halfwit can sit on the sidelines and snipe.
Our customers are having a hard time at the moment... whatever way you look at it that will affect us... our customers are the ones who pay our wages and our pension (as in any commercial service industry). Unfortunately it comes at a time when both pay and pensions are up for discussion.
The non halfwits amongst us would rather have a smaller pay rise but secure the pension. To think you will get a secure pension and a huge pay rise this time round illustrates complete ignorance.
As employees we did not want NATS to be sold off... however it was and we have to face up to the fact that we are now being run as a business, not a Civil Service.