Herb, I agree we are probably on the same side. However, running in parallel with whatever motions may or may not be voted in at the EGM, a programme of personal selective sick-outs, as a natural reaction to management's intransigence, will probably provide the necessary final "ball squeeze" to achieve our aims.
As for S.O.G. Who cares what he says or thinks? One only has to examine his posts to see that his agenda is far removed from ours. That agenda will probably remain a mystery to many of us for some considerable time!
The AOA members and our representatives will, I'm sure, continue to maintain the moral high ground and given time we will succeed in achieving our aims. Do not be sidetracked. Sickness is a legitimate industrial weapon. Use it! Send a message to this inept management that you are tired of being pushed around. Yes, I agree, support the AOA and any motions that are passed at the EGM, but all of us may be required to contribute just that little bit extra. You don't need the AOA to tell you what that is!