Sector8
C'mon, to quote the phrase, YOU CANNOT BE SERIOUS.
Anyone who has any respect for themselves and their job will have researched the terms and conditions of fellow colleagues in Europe.
This is not an issue over the odd half of one percent.
This is about the systematic erosion of our pay scale and conditions and the constant promise of "We'll hit them next year with a whopping demand."
I'll hide behind the parapet after saying this and say that part of the problem has been caused by our representation which has constantly told us to keep our gunpowder dry. Like lemmings, we have followed, much to the delight of NATS management.
New Management have gone into these negotiations knowing we have a reputation for letting pay enhancement opportunities pass us by.
Serco is NOT a danger. There is no question that we have inherited the lesser of 2 evils. Have no doubt SERCO, this will NOT provide you with a back door entry to NATS; the staff will simply not allow that to happen, no matter how bad it seems now.
With respect, I would say that now is THE most important time for us to stand up for what we believe we are worth; anything less, and we are starting a precedent for negotiations and the pay and welfare of all our colleagues in the future.
STAND FOR WHAT YOU BELIEVE YOU ARE WORTH AND BE COUNTED.
Please please vote with your convictions in 160's poll.