I feel very dissapointed by the result of the latest ballot. I was however under the impression that if a better offer wasnt made (which I doubt it will be) Then we would automatically strike and there would be no ballot for that.
If this is not the case then as much as I dont feel a strike would be at all beneficial I think it would frustrating to know that there are people who voted no for the pay deal and no to strike as well, whats the point in that? Its just greed and no balls!
The last pay offer was not that bad, especially if you take into account the other non pay conditions ie bidding for guarenteed days of stby month etc.. perks which we dont currently have.
I agree with warkman and tin tin, We are not in a strong position, 60% is not a huge ammount of no votes, especially when you consider that not all ballot papers will have been returned and approx another 30% of the workforce are not even union members.