I've got to agree with many others: this is by far one of the best discussions I have seen in the ATC forum for quite some time.
Originally Posted by Jonny B Good
Please stick to the facts...NATS contributions are not rising. They were 16% prior to 9/11. They then feel to 0%, and are only at 12.2% now, with the surplus increasing year on year (see NATS own publised accounts).
Whilst NATS' percentage contributions may not have risen, every time we get a pay rise, they're actual contributions rise.