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In response to the derisory pay offer detailed in the NTUS response to the Financial Report dated 6th July, we have now submitted the formal NTUS core pay claim. At a meeting with management yesterday we ... Full story

NATS and NTUS today have finalised and agreed guidance on the treatment of NATS employees who, through no fault of their own, were unable to return to work on their planned date due to volcanic ash disruption. Most staff were able to return within seven attendances and as such NATS and NTUS have agreed that all attendances missed should be treated as ‘unproductive time’, ... Full story

Colleagues, I am writing to update you on the situation regarding those staff who have been stuck abroad for a prolonged period due to the Volcanic Ash Cloud. The NTUS and Management have discussed this issue ... Full story

Excesses are typically applied to a scheme as a cost containment measure.  In the case of NATS, £100 excess has been selected per person per scheme year.  Mercer (NATS scheme brokers) have seen an increase across their portfolio where clients are introducing an excess, with the ratio representing around 50%, ... Full story

SRATCOH and National/Local WP Agreements should continue to be adhered to, taking into account the need for flexibility as outlined below. Local Reps should confirm via the Chair of Working Practices (Jon Waddington) that any proposed ... Full story

Please read the advice from the TUC with regards to the new FIT NOTE which will be replacing the normal Sick note from a GP. The ATCO Branch will soon be entering into discussions with NATS to ensure that anyone who returns to work following the new Fit Note procedures will not be disadvantaged in any way. Further information will be appear when available. Advice can be downloaded ... Full story

There have been a number of misunderstandings recently with regards to the notice periods required for retirement and/or drawdown of ATCO pensions. Please see the attached guide. Also, be aware that each request to drawdown pension in part or whole needs to provide the required notice (i.e. if you have drawn down any amount previously, you are still required to give the stated notice to draw ... Full story

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