For the controllers being forced to move north, whilst badly organised and unpopular, they will be able to cope. The disruption to spouse & kids is horrendous. Talk about straining a relationship! No wonder everyone is considering there options. The same crap happened here in Canada and they're still complaining some 6 years later (and it was only 3 hours away!). People used to slag Serco but it seems NATS are using them as a model to follow!!
By the way where are the union whilst this is happening? Isn't being forced North wholesale a significant change in terms & conditions?
DC10RealMan........your sympathy for your colleagues is truly heart warming, I bet you'll give them a lovely welcome too!!