I don't have a preference, CTA or G, take em as they come.
But, if AsA are 'making $hitloads' as you say then you have the essence of the problem. Industry has had enough of paying through the nose. Particularly small scale charter and training, forced to pay for services they neither need nor want just because the airlines want them.
Take an example at Tvl. Controlled by the RAAF, but a C152 pays 'for the maintenance and upkeep of the ILS, VOR and NDB' (AsA response to a query). What a joke. This aircraft needs none of these as it is a flying school aircraft, VFR by day working on IFR (I follow roadways) rules. It should pay for what it uses, not subsidise QF RAAF or
VB's needs for aids or AsA's huge profits.
Perhaps you guys are in the firing line wrongly, but until AsA stop RIPPING OFF THE LITTLE GUYS any pay claims you make are sure to cop flak.
And while you are contemplating the politically motivated Civil Air action, remember what Reagan did in the same circumstances. So, if you work at one of the more 'questionable' towers, it could be your job you lose, not just a payrise.
Chuck