A lot of negative responses on here, which doesn't seem to reflect the reaction at work today. 5.2% this year is more than anyone actually expected and RPI next year isn't to be sniffed at either. Other than Met observations at airports (which will be voted on by those effected) there aren't any real strings attached to this. Prospect have done well to up an offer from 2 to 5.2%. Anyone who thinks this isn't a good increase needs to rejoin the real world.
As for the assistants, well they will get to decide when they vote for themselves, although I'd be very surprised if they voted no.
The AAVA agreement may be a permanent feature but the AAVA rate will increase when controllers decide their days off are more valuable.
Prospect members will accept this offer by a landslide.