My GOD I could not believe what I was reading in my mail this morning !
Who the hell does he think he is sending me management propaganda crap to my home address
What a complete waste of time this letter was, however it does show that management are prepared for industrial action and are lining up their tactics:
Look at the line about PCS and Prospect Engineers branch recommending acceptance........already they are attempting to divide the shop floor.
There are also digs at ATCO pay.....rising ahead of inflation and UK average earnings (no mention of traffic levels though.......or comparisons to collegues around the World).
Also more hot air about "listening".......didn't we haer this when TAG took over, and as usual more promises of talk but no words of action.
Interesting that as traffic levels return to pre 911 levels (note too how he focuses on transatlantic traffic but cleverly forgets the rise in domestic traffic..........EZY, GOE RYR to name only a few), some 9 months later we are still getting the 911 excuse........when will it end: 5 years from now "Ah but remember Sept 11th" ?
I would love Dicky to quantify what "Most airlines" means in relation to no basic pay increase for staff, and which airlines he is referring to and where he gets his facts from. A sweeping statement like that cannot be made without any basis of fact, and I would like to see his evidence.
"The recovery , if it can be called that"........Hey Rich, try plugging in on TMA on a morning shift.........stupid, idiotic comment from someone obviously well detached from operational reality.
I must admit to having a bleeding heart for all the poor managers who will not be getting a pay rise this year. Still I am sure all those cushy bonuses will more than cover the lack of a rise on their already substantial salaries.
I just cannot believe the arrogance of this man, sending me unsolicited junk mail to my home..........
I think we should organise a letter writing/email campaign to Mr. Everitt informing him of OUR position together with some operational realities..............
GRRRRRRR