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Prospect, the union representing over 3,000 air traffic controllers, engineers and specialists today (Tuesday) hit out at the Chancellor’s budget announcement which revealed plans to sell off the Government’s share in the national air traffic provider NATS.... Full story

The ATCOs' Branch is delighted to announce that Bob Neville has been awarded an MBE in the Queen's birthday honours list for 'services to National Air Traffic Services Trade Union'.  Bob has been an active member of this branch for some years and this award is recognition for his knowledge, ... Full story

NEW GOVERNMENT MUST MAINTAIN ITS COMMITMENT TO UK AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL Prospect, the union representing over 3,000 air traffic controllers, engineers and specialists, today (Tuesday) hit out at speculation that the new Government is seeking to ... Full story

In order to reduce the administrative workload for the SOC in preparation for the Annual Delegate Conference, a new on-line system will be used this year for Nominations, Registration of Delegates, BEC Members and Guests and for submission of motions.  The new system, which is extremely easy to use, requires the information to be input on-line and will automatically collate and distribute the data to ... Full story

Prospect calls on MPs to reject compulsory ID cards for airside workers On the day ( Wednesday 6 May 2009) that Manchester is named as the first city to introduce a voluntary ID card scheme, Prospect has written to all MPs asking them to reject government plans to make ID cards compulsory for airside workers.    The union, which represents over 4,000 air traffic controllers, engineers and ... Full story

The SOC (Standing Orders Committee) are able to accept Motions to the Annual Delegates Conference (ADC), held in November, at anytime (i.e. now, if you wish) prior to the deadline which will be issued in the Calling Notice at a later date. It is not necessary to wait for the calling notice to be issued. Motions should be submitted to the following email address: ... Full story

The membership secretary would like to remind all members that changes to personal details can be made very simply online at the Prospect website. It is crucial for all members to ensure that their contact details are kept up to date. Inevitably we will be balloting shortly on Pay and to ensure members get the chance to vote we must have accurate personal information. A home email ... Full story

On Monday, NATS again announced a profitable year, supplemented by the sale of the old Heathrow Control Tower. As a result, NATS have announced a record dividend payment of £43.5 million. Whilst it may be expected that with healthy accounts dividends will be paid, the ATCO Branch have concerns about the amount of money which has left the business in such a difficult economic climate ... Full story

To discuss and debate NSL ISSUES, in accordance with Rule 17 of The Rules of the Prospect ATCOs’ Branch. Notice is hereby given that following a request from the Branch Executive Committee a Special Delegates’ Conference will take place on 21st & 22nd April 2009 at: The Holiday Inn, Fareham, Hants Tuesday 21st 1330 - 1800 Hrs Wednesday 22nd 0900 – 1530 Hrs The SDC agenda will be ... Full story

To all ATCOs’ Branch Representatives SPECIAL DELEGATES CONFERENCE - 21/22 April 2009 The officers and the section chairs of the BEC met recently due to some discussions NATS have been holding with the NTUS in relation to NSL. It was the unanimous view of all who attended that the potential issues are of such significance that it is appropriate to call a Special Delegates Conference. The motions to ... Full story