Sorry position is that NSL just can't afford much higher salaries and also keep,what are in many cases, loss making contracts. It's a fact.
I guess the real supply v demand issue is at the major centres whether we like it or not.
retiring on a pension that is worth more than a current Atco1/2's actual salary for continuing to risk their licence.
A band 5 will only retire on more than a Band 1/2 provided that no lump sum is taken-unlikely I would suggest so a totally ingenuous comment.