CuitoCuanavale,
I must admit, I am just a little bit wound-up at what we as ATC's have to put up with. Would you lke to work under the mentioned management.
Alps,
The only thing that would've happened is that you would not have gotten dual. I cannot speak for the Cape Town people, but you would've been welcomed in Jo'burg. As a matter of fact, you would've been invited into our homes, we would've shown you where to go, and where not to go(for your own safety). We would've all enjoyed many drinks together!!!
Please don't think that any of us have xenophobic attitudes, because that is certainly not the case. I reckon the thinking was that with foreign ATC's here, earning bigger salaries that us, not getting any dual, would've forced ATNS to acknowledge us and our contribution, thereby giving us some leverage when you leave.
ATNS unfortunately often does their won thing, without consulting the Union. They seem to be a law unto themselves.
ferris,
Thanks for all your support.