At long long last, after 930 posts someone finally hits the nail on the head.
On 8th Dec the documents will be signed as the END of the consultation.
All NATS legally needed to do is consult! After this ALL the proposed changes will be made.
This vote is bizarre as the union don't support industrial action so what is the point of the vote? There isn't any that I can see.
If it wasn't a joint NTUS/NATS proposal as would normally be the case the vote then has a purpose.
Vote yes - great for Management
Vote No - Thats nice for all to know but doesn't change or prevent the proposal.
Anyway, interesting thread though.