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Old 21st Oct 2006, 19:08
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Ssssshhh!!!!

Anyone able to comment? LHR TWR boys rumoured to be getting extra £££££ for new jogging shoes and tracksuits. Need to cover extra miles to new tower and still make it to work on time. Sorry, was this meant to be a secret? Could always just get out of bed a bit earlier!!!!
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It's probably true, like we used to get substantial allowances for burned fingers caused by the intense heat from our pens as we moved soooo much traffic...
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It's probably true, like we used to get substantial allowances for burned fingers caused by the intense heat from our pens as we moved soooo much traffic...

Did that compliment the 'Ego Massaging' allowance?

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£10k as a one off payment.....?!?!
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....which is six times as much as some individuals will be allowed (1,650 Gross self-help payment) on compulsory posting posting from LTCC to LACC......
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Surely this is best placed in the NATS.
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Not that I know of.
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Originally Posted by Geffen
Surely this is best placed in the NATS.
Is it a secret?!?!?
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So secret nobody I know has heard of it!
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you on leave mate???
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Nope, in work this morning.
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A Heathrow ATCO told TC in the week.

....check the tapes!!

So is it untrue then???
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Don't know, but nothing's been announced. I saw people today who I would expect to know, so I reckon it's a complete rumour, or perhaps what that particular ATCO would like to happen!

Talkdownman, you not getting a relocation package?
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Gonzo - some of us who were 58/59 mins from LACC (and 35 mins from LTCC) are not getting paid moves.

Some are 55 minutes away from LACC, south of the M3 , closer than others and are getting the whole lot. But that's a whole new story
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Talkdownman, you not getting a relocation package?
Gonze, that IS my relocation package. I have declined the '1650 GBP PRE-TAX self-help payment' regarding it DERISORY and INSULTING, therefore I am RESIGNING instead. What on earth do nats expect? After many years service I am SICK and TIRED of relocating to different units at MY EXPENSE in nats' interest. nats FAIL to value their staff.

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Thumbs down

TDM That is not fair.

NATS do value it's staff (well the managers..........)

Never thought I would say that the RAF would care more about it's people than NATS - but they do.

And for a company who's only asset is it's staff it makes for interesting times.
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Good work Talkdownman. NATS act like they are doing us a big favour with this relocation package shambles. Maybe getting drunk in breweries is more their forte! Then again!

"Rumour" has it that the LHR TWR thing was meant to be a little hush hush so as not to upset the LTCC relocation applecart & associated grievances. Its good to talk!!!!

Re. burnt LHR fingers. Think yourselves lucky they dont teach you use your weak hand to write as well. That busy at our place these days, the shoes and socks have to come off as well!!!
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Well, as you know, I am going to work for a company that DOES value its staff more than just pushing around bums to seats. nats' loss.
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Jeeezz TDM... I wonder who?? Mind you don't mess up your pension.
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