I do agree and sympathise with you LL guys 'n' gals over EFPS and NVCR, both at the same time is far from satisfactory. And unlike Nimmer I think it will be a lot to take in.
However, if you keep pushing the time time/travel issue you will alienate the rest of your NSL colleagues. I have heard the union is backing your claim on the basis that it might allow other units to pursue similar claims in the future which we all know is complete b**whoops!**cks. Far from the union being strong and supportive, they are being weak and most definately sending out the WRONG message to the rest of its MEMBERS. Unless the union can guarentee that other units will benefit from this (and of course it can not and will not) then it should make it clear, in no uncertain terms to the LL workers that they simply do not have a case.
Imagine if you will, driving to work one morning and discovering that somebody has suddenly placed an extra couple sets of traffic lights, a mini roundabout and, oh dear, a long term diversion due roadworks. What are you going to do about it? Who will you run to then?? Most people would set off 10 mins early. You are fast becoming the ATC equivalent to the ever increasing litigious society. Where will it stop? I don't really suppose you can answer that.
No. The union should be saying no. No support from us on this issue. Concentrate on the job in hand; continue to provide the excellent service you give to your customers, tell everybody how unhappy you are with the introduction of EFPS and NVCR. People will listen and support. But please, put your teddies back in your cots, give yourselves a bloody great big pinch and join the rest of the real world. It's quite a nice place really.
