What NATS has become really good at in the past few years, is creating a level of spin that would make the likes of Mr Mandleson feel all warm and gooey inside. Unsustainable pension scheme; a looming financial crisis if we don't make huge cost savings (staff cuts); and airlines that are on the verge of pulling out of the airline partnership thingy if we don't start making savings immediately.
The fact is, the management have lied about the financial (and pension) situation for several years now, as became apparent after the publication of the last two financial reports, and we (union and members) have fallen for it. Or more likely, scared into believing it when told of the dreadful repercussions if we don't agree to the party line.
There is a saying, 'fool me once, shame on you - fool me twice, shame on me'. If we're going to fall for the same old sh!te this time around, then shame on us.