I know this is a discussion board and so is bound to include endless posts droning on about completely dull topics or off-the-mark rumour-mongering... but can we please stop this nonsense about not getting paid in December?!
The fact is that no decision has been made whether to make payday the usual week before Christmas, or (for obvious financial reasons) keep to the official payday of the 27th. Rumours that salaries wont be paid at all is complete nonsense.
As an aside on the subject... maybe if there is a worry about salaries being paid then the wealthy ATCOs could spare a thought for those in the industry who receive more modest pay packets.