I agree completely with the comments about the value of an AAVA agreement to NATS. Unfortunately, the withdrawal from any agreement and linking it to pay negotiations can be construed as industrial action and would leave any union open to legal action.
The AAVA agreement was withdrawn due to continued breaches by managers.
If the union needs to link industrial action to pay then a ballot will ensue. That is why we need to be clear on what we are doing, why we are doing it and most importantly, to stand united and not do Senior Managements work for them.
If you really want to know what is happening and why certain things are/are not being done maybe now is the time to speak with BEC/GEC members. Put the rumours to rest and find out the facts!!
