My ballot paper and PCS newsletter arrived this weekend. I have to say I find the whole thing quite unpalatable.
In a nutshell, NATS have got nasty and threatened to withdraw from the agreement to avoid compulsory redundancy. Rather than stand up to this blatant bully boy tactics, PCS decided to negotiate with the gun now pointing firmly at their head.
The latest offer, somehow, feels inferior to the original one, with more terms being sold off. It also divides its own membership as VCA and PTAS contract staff will get less than those on standard contracts.
It's down to the members vote now. I've voted no, but I fear I will be in the minority.