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Within the Pension remit, we lead negotiations with NATS regarding both CAAPS and the new NATS Defined Contribution Scheme. This has involved the recent pension changes and the current construction of the new scheme. We are also involved in any changes which may be required due changes in legislation relating to the schemes along with negotiating benefit improvements and ensuring the schemes continue to provide the best benefits possible for all members.

On the Medical remit, we negotiate changes to the medical arrangements for ATCOS and ensure that members are protected as much as possible due to any medical issues affecting them (such as medical retirement and income protection). For all of the above we are the focal point for the BEC through this sub-committee and are able to draw upon a wealth of expertise from Prospect Pensions and Legal teams. We work closely with other sub-committees such as Salary & Structure and Conditions of Service as Pensions & Medical issues can cross into a number of different areas. If anyone would like to know more or have any questions/suggestions, please feel free to contact one of the team, Jon Menice (Chair Pension & Medical), Jon Waddington and Richard Thomas.

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NTUS Position on CAAPS AVC/Transfer Consultation

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

BUPA Membership

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

ATCO Eye Tests – GUIDANCE

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

BUPA Cover

Due to a small administrative oversight those members who participate in the ATCO BUPA Scheme may not have received confirmation of this year’s renewal. Please be advised that cover has been renewed and details will be sent out to members within the next 2 weeks. Full story

Draft Annual CAAPS (NATS Section) Report

Today, NATS have announced information on the Annual CAAPS Review. Paul Barron has stated NATS intention to increase the Employer contribution from the current 20% to 25% for 2009 and 30% for 2010. Whilst this increase is welcome, we are disappointed that NATS contribution rate was not increased to at least 30% for all of 2009. This is in a background where the funding level ... Full story

Useful Information before Retiring

For members planning to retire, we hope the following documents will be of use for notifying NATS of your intentions, whether retiring fully, or planning to ‘draw down’ your pension while continuing to work. Template Draw down 40yr rule Template Draw down FRS Terms Template Retire FRS Terms Full story

NATS Defined Contribution Scheme

NATS Defined Contribution Scheme
The process is still on target for implementation on 1st April 2009, although there is a 2 week window after this date which can be used for loss ends before payment is deducted from employees’ salaries. NATS are aware of the NTUS position that if the Defined Contribution Scheme has not been ‘signed off’ before employee payments are due to be deducted, then we would ... Full story

Memorandum of Understanding

The final version of the Memorandum of Understanding can be found HERE. A signed paper copy of the MOU is stored by Prospect and PCS. Full story

ATCO Medicals, a Guide to Best Practice

1. Medicals will normally be conducted within rostered shifts. NATSAG56 states: “Medicals will be contained within spare hours where there is sufficient capacity, otherwise taken on days off with TOIL accrued.  Should staff arrange medicals on days off when capacity was available within spare hours, no TOIL will be accrued." 2. If the above is not possible then TOIL will be given to allow a medical to ... Full story

NATS Pension Schemes

NATS PENSION SCHEMES The Trade Unions negotiate on the provision of pension benefits to members as one of the many terms and conditions of employment of members in NATS. Certain protections of pensions were negotiated by the trade unions as part of the PPP process. The decision to split NATS from the CAA meant that the CAA Pension Scheme (CAAPS) was split into two main sections, CAA ... Full story
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