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What I find most worrying at this stage is the imminent arrival of the SWC and all the complications associated with it.
Only 162 odd days till it starts and it seems the ENTIRE executive body is acting (no pun intended). Is this a tap dance to get rid of some folk?
If so, send me a PM, I'll make a few suggestions of where to start!
Only 162 odd days till it starts and it seems the ENTIRE executive body is acting (no pun intended). Is this a tap dance to get rid of some folk?
If so, send me a PM, I'll make a few suggestions of where to start!
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I see ATNS is now asking the staff if they want to volunteer to buy back off days for 3 times the overtime rate and extra day back.
Wonder what will happen if you don't sign up?
Wonder what will happen if you don't sign up?
Trap
its a bit of a trap though cause you only get paid if you work over your maximum hours which is what 148 or something.
so its unlikely that you would actually be paid for the days you give back unless your total hours for the cycle go into overtime.
have to read everything those SD people put out twice to make sure you understand otherwise its like the retention contracts that say one thing but mean something totally different.
If you volunteering to give away your off days make sure you going to work full max hours and run into overtime - but wait you have to give them notice before end Jan when no one knows what teh rosters will look like in Jul. mmmm
so its unlikely that you would actually be paid for the days you give back unless your total hours for the cycle go into overtime.
have to read everything those SD people put out twice to make sure you understand otherwise its like the retention contracts that say one thing but mean something totally different.
If you volunteering to give away your off days make sure you going to work full max hours and run into overtime - but wait you have to give them notice before end Jan when no one knows what teh rosters will look like in Jul. mmmm
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From the Canadian Press
Similar stories about the Dutch fans.
From RTL News
German federation: ticket sales for World Cup in South Africa slow so far
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS (CP) – 4 hours ago
FRANKFURT, Germany — The German football federation says ticket sales for the World Cup in South Africa are slow so far, with travel costs among the concerns.
The federation said Tuesday that 1,916 tickets have been sold to German fans for the group matches against Australia, Serbia and Ghana.
Federation president Theo Zwanziger said a number of factors were behind the poor sales, and that "hotel prices certainly play a role too." Security has frequently also been cited as a concern.
Zwanziger said that "we must use the months until the World Cup to build up confidence."
Federation general secretary Wolfgang Niersbach said the sales were "normal" compared to the 2002 tournament in Japan and South Korea, also an expensive long-haul trip for Germans.
Copyright © 2010 The Canadian Press. All rights reserved.
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS (CP) – 4 hours ago
FRANKFURT, Germany — The German football federation says ticket sales for the World Cup in South Africa are slow so far, with travel costs among the concerns.
The federation said Tuesday that 1,916 tickets have been sold to German fans for the group matches against Australia, Serbia and Ghana.
Federation president Theo Zwanziger said a number of factors were behind the poor sales, and that "hotel prices certainly play a role too." Security has frequently also been cited as a concern.
Zwanziger said that "we must use the months until the World Cup to build up confidence."
Federation general secretary Wolfgang Niersbach said the sales were "normal" compared to the 2002 tournament in Japan and South Korea, also an expensive long-haul trip for Germans.
Copyright © 2010 The Canadian Press. All rights reserved.
From RTL News
Ik wil toch naar het WK! Maar hoe dan?
De verkoop van toegangskaarten voor wedstrijden van het Nederlands elftal op het WK blijkt enorm tegen te vallen. Van de 22.000 beschikbare tickets voor de groepswedstrijden van Oranje, zijn er tot nu toe slechts 7500 verkocht.
De verkoop van toegangskaarten voor wedstrijden van het Nederlands elftal op het WK blijkt enorm tegen te vallen. Van de 22.000 beschikbare tickets voor de groepswedstrijden van Oranje, zijn er tot nu toe slechts 7500 verkocht.
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Visit
Actually after the visit we actually had today I actually realised that actually we are actually in actually deep sh... and that actually not much will actually be actually done!!!!! 
( Only those that attended will actually understand)
( Only those that attended will actually understand)
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Seems the man has achieved what few CEO's before him has by getting the industry to agree that the Regulator needs to inject some cash into ATNS. 30% plus is no mean feat. Whether the cash will reach us ATC's or go into another "tool" is another question and only time will tell. No mention of any foreigners on their way to our sunny shores in the first session.
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Heard that they (management) wan't small station like FAEL must work 24hr during SWC. Don't know how they going to do it with 6 ATC's, I take it that is why they want us to agree with buy back offer. I can see them loosing 2 days off, but what about the duration of their shift per person and their required breaks. Wonder if CAA or even the union will agree to this or will they just get told shut up and work and lets break the law until SWC is over. Hope no bad incidents occur during this time, knowing ATNS they will not support the man.
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Irish
Diving duck you were right.The Irish arrived in huge numbers.After all this overseas recruiting trips they managed to get 2 controllers!
Guess what-they have started in the CAMU yes the CAMU!
Guess what-they have started in the CAMU yes the CAMU!
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Bottles tumbling
I believe nr 4 did not get an executive position and that she is getting out??? I heard nr 5, FAJS Central/East PM resigned for the 5th or 6 th time??? 1 bottle standing on the wall ....... 6, heard something about FAJS Twr PM??? Could be....where there is smoke there is FIRE!!!
If only MAESTRO can be given as a fairwell gift.....
If only MAESTRO can be given as a fairwell gift.....
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Another bottle
So it is confirmed,the FAJS Central/East poolmanager is no longer!So we are heading for the WC with no poolmanagers or supervisors and only 2 people on a nightshift!This differ so much from the WC rosters that were designed last year.
No need to fear! As you saw on Carte Blanche,we have tools in place.1. A CAMU tool from the USA 2. A MAESTRO sequencing tool from France incorporated into 3. A RADAR tool from OZ and 4. A SUMS roster tool from NZ. This must be the international help!
No fear but DO NOT FORGET to wear a collar!!
No need to fear! As you saw on Carte Blanche,we have tools in place.1. A CAMU tool from the USA 2. A MAESTRO sequencing tool from France incorporated into 3. A RADAR tool from OZ and 4. A SUMS roster tool from NZ. This must be the international help!
No fear but DO NOT FORGET to wear a collar!!
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Collared shirt and seized ball bearing
Jip apparently it's true for like 4 th time!! Also resigned as an ojti as well. The post not advertised yet, apparently they are some takers, but as long as your jersey s are not hung behind your chairs, you not loitering in the radar hall, leave your phone on the locker, no tit for tat bet Acc vs app vs twr and most of all you got a collared shirt, then THERE IS NO PROBLEM, also heard there has. Been some issues bet sum
ctlers bout women/gfs/ wives being stolen or taken!! Anyone keen to confirm nor deny!!
ctlers bout women/gfs/ wives being stolen or taken!! Anyone keen to confirm nor deny!!
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Sa atc
Aparently C E W pool got an acting boss? Also sum moron
made a comment yet again bout the guys applying , " glorified Durban Bloemfontein area" , geez get over yourself, it will come back to bite you!
made a comment yet again bout the guys applying , " glorified Durban Bloemfontein area" , geez get over yourself, it will come back to bite you!