I feel that PCS should be ditched totally and yes, all ATCO's and ATSA/ATCE's belong to one union, Prospect. If we are going to continue joint negotiations, then only one union should be involved, fighting for the STAFF, not sections of it. As I said before, I believe ATCO's should get more than they do, but this does not mean I think we shouldn't all get the same annual pay rise. Over the last two years, ALL at Swanwick have worked their butts off to get everything toward smooth (as close as is possible in the current climate), and all deserve the same rewards. Likewise, all ajoining units have had to cope with some total drivel as Swanwick gets to terms with the new system, and attempts to still get up to speed (or full manning), bearing the brunt when things go t!t$ up.
Should the unions no longer join together in negotiating for future rises, I think it will just lead to staff splits when one group gets more than the other, obviously killing more morale on the shop floor. But maybe........................................