On 29 May, 15:18, wrote:
I have watched this discussion with interest and can only suggest the
following:-

Offer a wage rise of inflation + a small amount and as a condition
impose a solution to any outstanding more minor issues, such as the
Sunday working problems with some TOC's.

If they do not agree sack those that do not turn up for work. *There are
now plenty of unemployed to fill the vacancies.

Manage with a reduced underground service for the time it takes to train
new staff. *After all we will be without the underground during a
strike.

If existing legislation does not permit this then change it. *That
threat may well worry other unions who may put pressure on the black
Crow.

That's the bare bones. *I will leave others to fill the gaps.

Malcolm

Extreme 1: "workers" get paid loads of money and don't have to do any
work.

Extreme 2: businesses pocket the proceeds of slave labour.

With 1, there's nothing to sell, and it collapses.

With 2, there's no one to buy anything, and it collapses.

I'm all in favour of cooperation, but on this group everyone seems to
think that defeating one group and its interests will result in a
better situation. I really doubt it.