A Lurker wrote :
Oh and if anything the resolve of the CC has intensified. Walsh attempted and achieved public humiliation of 13,000 members of his staff and has now alienated the largest sector of his workforce for ever.
Oh really?
Could you provide reference for this, as CC's seeming alienation from their union (or vice versa) affords little option other than to get on with the job in hand, as directed by the company, albeit with slightly tougher conditions and remuneration.
Pretty much like everyone else in the UK!