The union have published a letter stating they were consulted and are happy with what management have written.
The reality of the world of business and consultancy, in fact the reality of the world, is that first impressions count for something (not everything) and it's in all of our interests for NATS to be thought of highly.
Wise words.
Like it or not, NATS is a business and Swanwick is, and this is no disrespect to any other unit, seen to be a prime unit. We are going to see more prospective customers in the future, and it is in our interest that NATS looks good to them. A strong business means that NATS will have no excuse to attack the pension, amongst other things.
Maybe that line of thinking is beyond some people, even the ones who 'can do a job very few others can'