Ballot papers are going out now.
Seems they are taking a lead from the doctors.
Members are being asked to vote on the following escalating action:
1. A three-hour walkout with some exceptions for critical staff

2. A three-hour walkout with no exceptions

3. A 24-hour stoppage with no exceptions

That's the first time I have seen "no exceptions" in a proposal.
Could be interesting as the mood is militant. In fact I have never seen such
anger amongst my former colleagues, who I still meet occasionally. The main
concerns are lack of progress on many geneder equal pay issues (yes some
women still get less pay for equal work and equal length of service -
unbelievable), falling pay levels compared to similar jobs outside and an
absolutely appalling internal progression system. Some staff who have been
at the MetO 10 years are still deemed to be "in development zone" even when
they are contributing a lot. Also the government still maintains that the
MetO is the "jewel in the UK crown of science", then if that's the case, pay
them appropriately Cameron, you tosser.

Will
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" Some sects believe that the world was created 5000 years ago. Another sect
believes that it was created in 1910 "
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Will Hand (Haytor, Devon, 1017 feet asl)
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