ATCOs’ Branch The newsletter of the Prospect ATCOs’ Branch
November 2008
Use your vote
The ballot of Trade Union
members on the proposed
changes to the Pension Scheme
will commence on 27th November,
closing on 16th December. The
result will be announced late
December.
It is imperative that members use
their vote wisely on what is the
most fundamental issue to affect
us all in many years. It is essential
that we all vote solely on the issue
of pensions. It is deeply
concerning that many have been
quoted as intending to vote No as
a protest against NATS, the BEC or
even Paul Barron. We cannot
emphasise strongly enough that
we must not gamble our pensions
on proving a point, however
strongly we may feel on that
subject.
We have seen high levels of
attendance at the briefings, with
some particularly well educated
debate. Our plea would be to those
still considering a No vote that you
attend one of the remaining
briefings to be absolutely clear of
the consequences we may face
and the action you want your
Branch to take on your behalf if
the vote is not carried.
Finally we must again clarify that
after considerable work and time,
this deal is being recommended by
the BEC simply because it is the
best way to safeguard our
pensions.
Vote still set for December it seems then. The rest, I'll let you decide upon.