“Prospect members at HIAL have voted to reject this year’s pay offer as insufficient to deal with the escalating cost of living.”Jane Rose, Prospect Negotiator
HIAL Workers Reject Pay Offer
Air Traffic Controllers Accept Revised HIAL Deal
Air traffic controllers members of the Prospect trade union working at Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL) have voted to accept revised plans that retain jobs locally at on-site air traffic control (ATC) towers.
Shelved: HIAL’s Remote Towers Project
“this shows what we can achieve when we combine the power of unions with the voice of local communities.” Mike Clancy, General Secretary of Prospect
Orkney’s Politicians Welcome HIAL/Prospect Discussions
Reaction from Orkney’s politicians on HIAL and Prospect discussions
Positive News on Possible Way Forward on HIAL’s Air Traffic Control Future Plans
Talks have been constructive with both HIAL and Prospect agreeing a middle ground to move the discussions forward.
‘Early Days’ but ‘Hopeful’ HIAL & Prospect Negotiations
“I am hopeful that this is a step in the right direction and proper consultation with employees and affected communities can begin.” Rhoda Grant MSP
A New Way Forward For Air Traffic Control?
Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd (HIAL) and Prospect are discussing a possible alternate method of delivery for the Air Traffic Management Strategy (ATMS) project.
“significant unanswered questions” About HIAL’s Remote Towers: Letter to Scottish Transport Minister
“This letter, signed by local and national politicians of all parties, demonstrates the strength of feeling about HIAL’s ill-considered plans to remove high value jobs from the communities they serve.”
Scottish Transport Minister Avoiding Meeting With Air Traffic Controllers
The failure of the Scottish Government Transport Minister Graeme Dey to engage with HIAL’s air traffic controllers has been described as a ‘missed opportunity’ by the trade union representing them.
Jobs Summit Unanimous In Their Concerns Over HIAL’s Remote Towers
Attendees were unanimous in their concern over HIAL’s proposals for relocating jobs to Inverness and agreed to continue working together to secure the best possible outcome for the Highlands and Islands.
