Electricflyer
Remember, industrial action is entirely legal with a mandate of a proper adjudicated ballot, which it was. They can send out 9,500 P45s but will end up reinstating each and every one in the high courts.
I am very sorry to have to tell you that you have been misled.
The awards for unfair dismissal are capped. The process is likely to take at least a year. You will be expected to mitigate your losses by taking other work, and the company are highly unlikely to reinstate anyone!
I suggest you do some independent research before it's too late! There are many links if you look back through this thread.