I don't wish to enter into the LACC vs The World debate that frequently rears it's ugly head around these parts but.....
Someone today distributed some interesting facts and figures at work the point of which was that "we" at MACC move more traffic per controller than both LACC and ScOACC. That is statistical fact.
I don't propose for one single second that that makes us "better" or in any way more worthy to the company.
What I do propose is an equal increase in pay for all - old fashioned I know. This new offer is a perfect illustration of "divide and rule" and feeds the fire of friction once again between units.
At least the chaps and chapesses in Band 3 get a somewhat fairer deal (rightly so). That's about the only positive I can think of at the moment.
Also, for the benefit of Connex and his colleagues, the ATSA pay deal is, I believe, almost the same. 3.7% (ish) for 2004 and RPI +0.6% for 2005. Not sure about the specifics at this stage though - sorry.