Has the DFO gone off a bit premature?
Isn't 13th month normally announced by a grown-up? I think it's normally the CEO backed up by a message from Director People about the local staff pay award. Then the DFO normally chimes in last to thank everyone and wish them well over Xmas and remind us not to f
k up over Xmas as all the grown-ups are overseas enjoying Xmas. Perhaps the DFO is being a bit premature... (Not the first time I suspect...fnarr..fnarr).
Speaking of premature, I guess he will be correct eventually, a deal will be put up for a vote. He's been saying it from day one, but I don't think anyone's going to vote for a "Pay Arrangement". They might vote for a pay deal as that probably involves a pay rise. A pay arrangement probably involves a tray of pineapples.
Meanwhile the GC amends the P&P manual... Nice one boys...line up those deckchairs with the tip of the iceberg.