HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY 2008
Monday marks the first day of the negotiations in earnest.
We anticipate one party presenting a thorough document with a non ambit claim supporting the wishes and desires of those behind the document.
The other side will postulate, make outrageous claims and start us on the path to the expiration of the current agreement with a view to industrial action to be taken over the Christmas/New Year period, such is the expiry date of the agreement.
Only trouble is, gee whiz, is that the evil empire run by TFN will be stalling and blaming everyone else why a 'descent pay-rise' isn't possible. Even though he truly believes we deserve it.
There will be little press until it gets to the business end of negotiations. Well except for the occasional public bashing of those 'contriving' the events causing the closing of airspace or reductions in service.
The last PR man was escorted from the building after locking himself in his office after getting the news about him getting the 'bone'. They have advertised nationally for his replacement, offering substantially more pay than the average ATC, well why not, you need to pay for quality in a competitive employment market.
Pity that last bit won't be used as an excuse when saying why ATCs won't get a fair, globally competitive deal.
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