how can a Luton radar controller justify the same salary as a Heathrow radar controller or a TMA controller?
I remember asking my union guy just this question when banding was being proposed.
Apparently at that years' conference a motion was put to the members by the BEC. It was about the possibility of having different bands within the same unit. The members gave a categorical "no" despite all of the potential pit falls being pointed out.
Whatever our thoughts on banding, it is the members who pushed for it in the first place and obviously didn't heed the BEC advice when asked the question.
I think that most of the Thames/ Luton guys are valid on at least 2 positions now, although I stand to be corrected.