What about the units that already have SAMOS and have been using it for ages?
What about the inevitable introduction of FAMOS? because it's coming.............. whether you like it or not.
So,you might as well take 2% before you have no choice.
Can I just urge caution for everyone. Who will negotiate this deal if it is a NO vote? Your current PROSPECT BEC won't be involved that's for certain.
What WILL you settle for? Almost double RPI over 3 years is the offer - without giving up much. Baron has always said that you get nothing for giving up nothing. He also says that NATS is run for profit now. The good old days are gone. PROSPECT could get you alot more money but you would have to do alot more work. Make your choice boys (and girls)
As for cutting students pay. As someone involved in the recruitment process I can tell you that some candidates are astonished that they are being paid at all to be trained. Compare it to flying training......... There is a strong argument that we may just get better motivated candidates who aren't here for the cash.
I suspect I shall get a bit of grief for all this. Merry Xmas.