It is management that are insising on linking MET and the AAVA agreement to the core deal, not the union.
We have spent far too long moaning about dry powder and teh BEC growing a set.
Well, now they have, we are in an amazing bargaining position here. PCS are happy for the MET task to be taken on by ATCOs at night, otherwise we would not be even discussing it with management. Management want the AAVA agreement to be extended.
These two have to be negotiatd together as it would otherwise result in a divisive pay deal, with NERL and NSL getting different amounts.
We as a union have instructed the BEC NOT to negotiate separate deals for NERL and NSL.
It's time that WE as a UNION stood by the BEC and our local reps who perform a thankless task and are doing a damn fine job with these negotiatins.
I've chatted with my rep about this current pay round, and quite frankly, the BEC have done and continue to represent MY interests as a fee paying member, they have my support and deserve the support of each and every member, no matter where you work.