There is one profound aspect to the coming outcome of the vote. It will determine, once and for all whether we are a group of professionals deserving of industry comparable conditions of service, pay, retirement and overall benefits. Or, it will determine once and for all that we are a pathetic, beaten, weak, characterless group of self-flagellating losers who basically get what we deserve. For most of us, it will at least provide the clarity as to whether there is any further hope in staying. Ironically, if the vote is majority "yes", it will be the final nail in the coffin of doubt as to whether to stay or escape for a proper career at an employer more deserving. It will actually bring on the final crisis that our mindless management are hoping at all costs to avoid, a mass and exponentially increasing resignation rate. It will be cathartic, either way. I hope and believe that my fellow colleagues possess more personal pride, integrity and self worth than this derisory offer suggests we are worth. One percent...really? If that is what you think you are worth, then give the company the satisfaction of your vote. If you believe that your professional value is greater than what this malicious, dishonest and soulless management are saying you are worth, then shove this right back in their faces. NO.