I'm not sure of the state of things at NCL (been out of handling for a while now), but from what I am told, theres a mix of opinion, and a lot of people share ops1978's view that they are happy to live as they are. However there are a fair few union members who are demanding their promised pay rise.
Theres a lot of complications at Gate due to TUPE agreements with Servisair. Personally if I was employed in the industry now, as winter approaches I'd be keeping very quiet and getting on with the job.
But then again, thats what the employers want, and well if the pay rise was promised, and not paying it is illegal (which I would think it is)... I guess they are entitled to it.
Tough call for the staff there. Good luck to them!
RTG!