As far as im led to believe, although i dont know the exact details, that none of the exsiting contracts are being honoured.
SMART have subcontracted all ramp and PSA roles to Ground Handling Solutions (i think thats the name) and have told everybody either take what they are offering or no job, as they are using some loophole that see TUPE not applicable to the situation. All the 40 hour per week contracts are being reduced to 25 hours per week, although they are being paid slightly more money.
All the back of house stuff is being subcontracted aswell.
Bascially once again the ground staff are being screwed.
Perhaps a strike right across the board country wide is required to see an end to the airlines ripping the proverbial from handling agent staff.
One of the most heavily regulated industries, yet staff are paid less than folk who make coffee for a living and seemingly have less rights too!!