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For the first time, the Prospect ATCO Branch have agreed with NATS procedures to be followed relating to issues with ATCO Competency. Details of this agreement can be downloaded HERE.... Full story

The NIBS working group meeting of 12 Nov 2009 can now be downloaded HERE. Full story

Please download the document (HERE) for an update on the NTUS position with regards to the NATS consultation on CAAPS AVC contributions and Transfers in. Full story

The ATCO's BEC have been negotiating an agreement to address and protect, as best we can, those individuals who fail to maintain their competency. We signed this agreement on friday. It is still yet to be given a NATS Agreement number and appear on the register for all to see, but we expect this to take place over the next few weeks. This is positive ... Full story

On an odd occasion some Prospect members have discovered that their BUPA membership was never properly administered, which has resulted in some difficulties when trying to be referred. If you do not have a current BUPA ... 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 RPI figure for August 2009 was announced today as -1.3%. In line with our pay agreement this means that all staff in the negotiated grades will be eligible for an additional 1% pay rise which will be backdated to the 1st January 2009. It is expected that this will be paid with October salaries. 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

As you will be aware the Prospect ATCO Branch, Prospect ATSS Branch and PCS have been balloting members on management’s pay offer.  These ballots closed on the 18 June and I am able to write to members providing details of the results.  Both the ATCO and ATSS Branches of Prospect have voted to accept management’s pay offer as has PCS.  The results for the ATCO Branch are ... Full story

Many of you will know that the Branch have been negotiating with NATS management on a new agreement to deal with those individuals who are unable to maintain competency. The  Branch recently reached the stage where we were happy with virtually every element of this proposed new agreement. However two issues remained , that of the details of the relocation package and the application of higher to lower payments. The Area side ... Full story