Someone correct me if I'm wrong but are unit ORs not determined by the calculation as listed in CAP670? This lists the positions to be manned and the hours etc. In the smaller units management will now be able to say that less staff are needed and therefore the unit OR can be reduced. Voila - current ATCO shortage cured overnight - simples! The larger ANSP in the UK has various agreements with its staff, starting at certain times for morning shifts restricts the number of hours that individual can work for example. If SRATCOH disappears then I'm sure Prospect will be happy to give up the various agreements that were brought in to prevent fatigue and ensure controllers were fresh for duty. This will be a wet dream for management and bean counters!
