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Speculation that the Government will seek to sell down its share in the national air traffic provider NATS was today (Monday) attacked by Prospect, the union representing over 3,000 air traffic controllers, engineers and specialists. Garry Graham, National Secretary for Aviation, said: "We fear that the Government is to announce a sell-off of its interest in NATS from 49% to 25% in the Pre-Budget Report on ... Full story

Following Conference, the members outlined below have been elected to the Branch Executive Council for 2009/10. Details of their position and roles are outlined below. CHAIR Paul Winstanley, LACC VICE CHAIR Angus McCormick, Heathrow DEPUTY VICE CHAIR Vanessa Fahey, PC STRATEGY & COMMS Jon Menice, Stansted BRANCH ORGANISER Sarah Scuffell, London City (Southern Section Chair) TREASURER Colin Valentine, PC NORTHERN SECTION Ron McNab, Edinburgh (Section Chair) NORTHERN SECTION Richard Thomas, PC NORTHERN SECTION ... Full story

Following the recent introduction of the requirement for regular eye tests for ATCO staff, as part of the European Class 3 Medical, it has become apparent that confusion exists in several areas. I hope the guidance below will go some way to clarifying the issue. Please ensure you download the report form HERE. What checks and when? Age 40 and over Every ATCO ... Full story

The BEC met on the 8th September to discuss the current position on 'Working Together' following on from our letter of 10th June. The statement from the Branch Chair is shown below and a letter to NATS from the National Secretary is available for download.... Full story

As you will have seen from the recent joint statement on the intranet, the ATCOs' Branch Executive (as part of the NTUS) recently met senior NATS managers, including Paul Barron, to discuss the future of "Working Together". This was one of a series of meetings which has been held as a result of our recent letter to NATS outlining our concerns with the way in which ... Full story

Members of your BEC met with management today following the letter of intent to withdraw from working together. Management clearly took the matter seriously as the meeting was attended by Ian Mills (COO Area), Philip James (Director HR Area), Paul Reid (COO Airports), Simon Hoquard (GM Swanwick), Bob Thomson (GM ScOACC), Stu McIntyre (Business partner Swanwick) and Sarah Stacey (Director HR Airports). There was some discussion around ... Full story

Mr Jonathan Moor Director Aviation Directorate Department for Transport Great Minster House 76 Marsham Street London SW1P 4DR Dear Jonathan Thank you for the meeting with your team on 1 June. We certainly found it helpful to gain a clearer view as to the position of the Department on a range of issues. We also welcome the opportunity of an ongoing dialogue on the key challenges we face jointly going forward. Following on from ... Full story

Prospect has today (Friday) voiced its concern at the profit and dividend announcement made by NATS, the UK air traffic management provider. NATS has announced record profits of £135.5m and the payment of dividends to shareholders worth £43.5m. Garry Graham, Prospect National Secretary said, “Our members in NATS provide a safety critical public service. We believe any profit should be reinvested in staffing and technology. The ... Full story

The ballots of the three constituents of the NTUS closed yesterday, with all three returning a result in favour of acceptance of the pay offer. The full result for each is given below: - Union For Against % For % Against % Votes Cast PCS... Full story

Due to ongoing issues with both NERL and NSL Management’s disregard for the principles which have underpinned industrial relations within NATS, the ATCO Branch, following debate at the recent Branch Executive meeting (BEC), have been left with no choice but to withdraw from the Working Together Agreement. To this end, a letter has been sent (download HERE) to Philip James, Director HR, giving ... Full story