250kts and others. Some sensible posts and questions raised. If we have a strong management they deserve a strong Union. That way they can be complimentary rather than confrontational. The only way the Union will remain strong is if it's members have some grasp on reality and accept when deals and compromises are appropriate.
Interesting you ask about ATCOs doing extra operational shifts. Why the difference ?
I think you will find that there are quite a few NATS units where ATCOs have been doing extra operational duties for years. What they have been paid is rather a mystery. You will also find lots of operational ATCOs doing exceedingly good non operational work in addition to their operational time. There are quite a number of non operational ATCOs who will also do extra time covering operational staff for precious little, if any, reward.
