Don't you think it is high time we all got out of our little boxes, threw away our individual little labels telling us how important we individually are, and accepted the fact that we are ALL members of the team that is the National Air Traffic Service? If we all pulled in the same direction as well as we manage to bicker amongst ourselves then who knows what we might achieve.
We each have a job to do. If one of us fails to do his/her job, life becomes more difficult or impossible for others regardless of grade/rank/call it what you will. One job - Air Traffic Control. One Union for all involved in Air Traffic Control. And while we are at it, why confine membership to those employed by NATS?
C'mon guys and gals. Focus your eyes on the middle distance and try to see the overall picture. Most of all, have a little respect for the other members of your team - including Tels.