Actually its neither of those. Life isnt quite so simple as an A or B
response.

Oh I think it is in this case. The RMT have seen an opportunity to
screw LU because its xmas time and
they know it'll be bad public relations to have a strike then.

it another. I am sure some discussion will see it all blow over and it
will
all be a big misunderstanding.

What , like all the others? Dream on.

Perhaps the LU management and staff are much more in touch with good
industrial relations and negotiation than you think.

LU management might be , but the RMT woudln't know good industrial
relations
if it was served up on a plate in front of them with a large
explanatory notice written
in crayon.

B2003