F e d e r a t i o n N e w s Federation


Capturing Your Views H


opefully, you are aware that the Federation team has been conducting interactive workshops this year. We are


using hand-held voting pads, similar to those on that famous ‘Millionaire’ programme. All answers are given anonymously and everyone has an equal say.


The aim, as always, is to canvas your views on the RAF way of life. So what have those, who have participated so far, said? The graphs will hopefully give you a flavour, though bear in mind we asked many more questions than this and have not finished yet! A full report will be provided at the end of the workshop season.


The audiences have been family members, including partners, single parents, divorced and separated personnel and it has been illuminating to be able to ask some questions others could not/would not/should not ask!


If you have not yet taken part, there may still be an opportunity to do so. Why not go to our website at:www.raf-ff.org.uk and see where we


SERVING RESPONSE 39% FAMILIES RESPONSE


Do you believe the Air Force Board when they say “People are our most important asset”?


38%


NEWS


are off to next or voice your thoughts via theHave Your Say section of the website or ring a member of the team on 01780 781650.


Do you think that you and your family need a Federation to speak up for you?


2% 2% 5% 0% 6% 2%


91%


92%


Yes, we need someone independent to put our views across We can already speak through someone (e.g. Chain of Command/AFPRB/local MP) No, we can speak up for ourselves


I don’t really know


Do you think the RAF/MoD should recognise unmarried couples who are in long-term relationships?


12% 48% 18% 30%


61% Yes No


If you had to choose one factor that would be used to determine how quarters are allocated, would it be...


5% 12% 4% 8% 11% 5% 5% 10% 15% 7% 19%


62%


40% Yes Yes, but only if children are involved No


“Lone parents merit more sympathetic consideration with regards to their OOA commitments or postings”


15% 15% 3% 3% 9%


52%


60% Rank Length of Service


58% Family size - i.e number and age of children 1st come 1st served Welfare issues www.raf-ff.org.uk Availability


33% 18%


Strongly agree Disagree


Agree Strongly disagree Autumn 2009 13 53% Neither agree or disagree


32%


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