Thank you for your very constructive and team building comments Sector8Dear.
Bev Bevan, I don't think that, under the current negotiation system we have, the "(already more highly paid) section of staff get a bigger PERCENTAGE rise than the rest? " should get a bigger pay rise, as it is a joint negatiation, so one for all etc....... However, I do believe the '(already more highly paid)' are so for very good reason, and personally do not think its still enough. Reason??? Who's liable.
Beating management with a stick is wanted to be done for so many reasons, it just happenned this time as its one reason sorely thought about by many, and breaking point is closer than ever.
Your union is only there as a guide, reading the tramlines in a bat and ball game is never easy.