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Old 15th Mar 2017, 12:45
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Originally Posted by LEGAL TENDER
Ehm... that happened in Nats nearly 10 years ago.. when current employees at the time voted in favour of much lower pay conditions and a change in pensions and T&Cs for the new starters.
It was the existing staff that voted for that, it wasn't forced upon them by a new ANSP!

#selectivememory
I don't have #selectivememory at all. There are cost pressures everywhere, in both the regulated and unregulated parts of the business. It shouldn't shock you to hear that ATCOs, while being the biggest asset, are also the biggest cost (and future cost).

What would you do to balance the books? I'd be fascinated to know...

PM me if you want, or start another topic, but we do seem to be digressing from this thread's intent
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