My dear friend who has been around for many years and has gained an OBE for her political work has written this in response to me asking her what would happen if we decided not to strike, yet rejected the last offer. Would we be automatically given the 2%? seems the answer is yes.
"A rejection and strike action vote would most probably lead to withdrawal of all offers altogether, because an employer will not negotiate "under duress". The members should accept the advice of the Union and the 4.8 offer. Presumably the Union has also advised that rejection means that there is no possibility of an improved offer.which is generous in present circumstances."
I really believe that this could happen, although Scoobs will strongly disagree. I think there is a loop hole and "under duress" is it!