"Howabout",
I would imagine so..............
They - the 'journos' - write what they are being 'fed'.
The only real cure, I would imagine, is a change of 'diet'.
Or, for the ATC Union to gain the help of a better quality investigative journalist.
i.e. They - the 'journos' - need to be given, in no uncertain manner, the full FACTS of the situation.
And be shown hard evidence - copies of rosters with spaces due insufficient staff to run an 'ordinary' roster period SANS O/T - would probably do it..
Plus evidence of lack of refresher training and all the other issues revolving around lack of management.
AND lack of STAFF.
But really - Shouldn't your question be directed to Civilair ??