If only half the sentiments expressed on PPRUNE were reflected by appropriate action (nice NATS buzz phrase, eh !)out in the real world, we might not find ourselves in such deep cack.
I hate to say it, but we've brought so much on ourselves by being appathetic and ineffective over the last few years.
It seems that whilst ATCOs will defend their profession to the end, they just don't have the stomach to fight for the conditions and rights which they deserve.
Until that changes, any management will think they can walk over us and get away with it.