WH
You are correct, a lot of people would have to change their perceptions, but the only way to have a NATS that is based on the premise of being the best ATC provider is to have a strong NERL and NSL and for operational types to have the backup and support of backroom staff.
Unfortunately, I think the idea of NATS being run to be the best ATC provider it possibly can has taken a backseat to profit.
Roadrunner one
The motions are just both sides of the argument of a few different subjects. Depending which motion carries the day will dictate the union stance and will be incorporated into the handbook.
Obviously, if people want NATS to stay as it is and to protect all members equally, there is a clear path to follow on the motions. There is nothing sneaky in the motions for consideration, merely it raises the topics to be discussed and the possible stances - there has to be argument and counter argument even just to debate, so that delegates understand the implications of all options.
It is the debate and then the agreement of a particular motion that will be telling - hopefully it will not end up with the Unions selling NSL down the river. SDC1 should be a no brainer to be incorporated...