if enroute did not insist on having T&P present whenever a sector is open,
We don't-the Method of Operation on which LACC was designed and built demands it. End of. The regulations that would have to be put on for single manning during the day would far outweigh the benefit gained anyway. Pop in and try controlling as well as managing the electronics on a separate screen and also operating 2 data bases.
management use them as a cheap way of manning the Ops room.
I may agree with that if we weren't recruiting and training as fast as we possibly can. It is true that the use of them improves the service to the customers though.
So, to counter that, why should someone who does choose to do them suffer a stagnant rate
Because it is voluntary as to whether you accept the rate or not. It is not voluntary to attend on the other occasions we attend and therefore the emphasis should be put on pensionable pay. After all it is this consolidated pay that eventually is built upon to achieve long term salary increases.
And surely it is best to keep it at a rate so people don't come to rely on it. Remember, the agreement ceases in 2 years anyway.