You know, it's been many years since my direct association with ATNS, but some things NEVER change!
They should see this coming and start the negotiations in January. Or November even
In the midst of the economic crisis, ATC's are sitting with their less than adequate increase they got (allegedly) last year, and waiting patiently this year (for a change).
It reminds me of a certain idiom...
"When days are dark, answers from management are few!!!"