Originally Posted by
Lemonair
Terminated trainees are being told that NATS want to maintain a relationship with them, their training has only been paused and they want trainees to return. They should consider this whole situation as an (unpaid) holding period and not termination. They should also see it as NATS being 'generous' in giving the opportunity to find a new temporary career, get married, have kids etc. and generally have 2 years of freedom to carry on life outside of training....! The gift that keeps on giving, apparently!
I hope for the trainees sake.
This could/would be a good time for the union to support those trainees, and hold the company to it's word later. Make sure the company gives them the chance later.