Bearing in mind around 39% of WWLHR cc are on part time contracts, the company could get more work out of them regarding 900 hrs.
I reckon the company have put all these on the table so if they drop a couple of issues, the union will be so grateful that they'll agree to the rest. Not my opinion, but I'm guessing here.
As for the "instant" ballot screaming and strike cries, this is the time to tell Bassa what (on the wish list) you'd be prepared to give up. Not easy, as we know, but seriously, this is the time.
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