Text of latest Union newsletter:
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Prospect ATCOs’ Branch held a Special Delegates Conference on the 22nd November, prior to the Annual Delegates Conference, in order to allow a full and proper discussion and debate to take place on the issue of pensions. One of the main points of discussion was the package of measures which had been negotiated with management and the conduct of the Pensions Negotiating Team during these discussions.
A very thorough examination of the issues took place during the full and frank debate, with comments and opinions given by delegates from all units. It was recognised by the BEC that issues such as communications and conflicting mandates could have been dealt with better and lessons need to be learnt for the future. The BEC would like members to be aware that it acknowledges its failings with regard to communications, and over the coming weeks will publish a report on how they will be improved in the future. On the substantive issue however, and after a full and proper debate, the Special Delegates Conference voted unanimously to support the position of the Branch Executive to recommend the pensions package to members.
Over the next few days you will be receiving your ballot paper. The Prospect ATCO Branch Executive, the ATCO Special Delegates Conference and the ATCO Annual Delegates Conference have all voted to recommend that members vote in favour of the proposals. This is a key issue and it is important that you are given the opportunity to take an informed view. AdditionalTrade Union Briefings are detailed below, please endeavour to attend a briefing if you have not already done so. If you have any questions about these briefings you should approach your unit Rep or a member of the BEC.
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Seems clear enough to me. No need to argue about it any more on here, then!
