Datum: 9 apr.

2016 17:03
Onderwerp: Update + outcome negotiations 8/4
Aan:
Cc:
Dear colleagues,
The unions received some draft texts from Belgocontrol on Tuesday, and discussed about these
proposals on yesterdays negotiation meeting. Belgocontrol only accepted a few minor
adaptations.
During the afternoon, a staff meeting was organized as well:
- There were some discussions on working conditions and rostering (e.g. May). According to the
CEO all rules are respected. So it is strongly recommended that all ATCOs check their
individual cp balance after each reference period (Jan-March, April-June,...). At the end of
June, it's supposed to be zero. The unions are prepared to undertake legal action if necessary.
- It is clear to the staff that management is not taking their concerns seriously. Therefore, the
staff proposed to boycott all "Leuven Rechtdoor Revised" training and RNP-training at
EBCI UFN.
- It cannot be stressed enough that your flexibility (call ups, filling in missing shifts,...) is helping
out management. It is NOT helping your case! For the atcos on duty in a reduced team:
* SVR & TM will do their utmost best to protect the team from too heavy workload;
* a couple of days of work with less break is only a small sacrifice for the rest of your career.
- Atcos are also reminded that each individual controller has a professional responsibility to
assess whether or not that he/she is fit for duty. Fatigue and tiredness are to be reported by
eSRO and to your supervisor. If you don't feel fit for work than don't (European obligation)
After the staff meeting, the negotiations restarted.
Surprisingly, late in the afternoon, management stated they are no longer willing to negotiate
about the end of career of the atcos, even when no actions are going on. They are convinced that
the atmosphere is no longer serene enough to negotiate. The CEO concluded the negotiations
by accusing the atcos of using guerrilla tactics to harass management.
From Monday on, actions restart!!!