As a lowly engineer its a scary thought that this wonderful union we all now have would be split 2 or 3 ways - if they can't get what we want together what chance have they got with their collective "power" split into thirds? I personally think we need to all stand shoulder to shoulder now, especially as we are entering into the world of commercial pressures and the massive reductions in the numbers of staff.
I'm saying this cos as engineers we need the support of ATCOs and ATSAs to get the job done, not just to get pay rises. Imagine the problems and animosity that would unfortunatly result if all three said groups were in a different union, or had seperate negoitiations. We all need to stand together, stand tall, and most of all not relent.