On the subject of being a mobile grade. Doesn't MACC have a considerable number of staff who have moved into the unit from other units whilst either valid or to be given another chance to validate if unsuccessful at other units. I think it's a bit rich to now try to argue that the grade is not mobile because the destination is not to everyones' liking!
It has been common knowledge that the 2 centre strategy was the favoured outcome and that at least some of MACC would move north to Prestwick. Indeed it was an integral part of PPP that McNerc would go ahead so no real surprises there then. For once management are sticking to their line just as they did with Swanwick.
Yes it is uncomfortable to be forced to move-I know cos it's happened to me twice but it is not the end of the world-life does go on even if the second salary earner does take a £12k drop in income. At least moving north you will be moving to an area with a lower cost of living.
I guess there will now be loads of people volunteering to come south who would have kicked and screamed if NATS had tried to post them compulsorily but hey you're welcome anytime. But does the organisation have the capacity to lose validated staff in large numbers only to have to re-train them at LACC- I think not.
NATS as an organisation has actually been very good to all employees when it comes to trying to accommodate staff moves when requested and now may just be pay back time as far as they are concerned.