My impression of our Union Secretary, Mr Garry Graham, gained from listening to him at several pensions presentations, was that he resented the pay that ATCOs already received and was not supportive of us (or our aspirations) in any way whatsoever.
This latest piece of brilliance only serves to confirm my viewpoint. If he doesn't feel he can represent us or put forward our claims, then sack him, and find someone else who actually is willing to stand up for us.