Actually, that is what I am getting away from tomorrow for the next 5 months (sabbatical, starting Sydney).
I have some experience mediating these kind of conflicts but never on this scale though. I am sure that very capable mediators can be found. Acas (?) is offering as far as I have understood.
HenkyBaby,
lucky you. Sydney is a great city hope you'll have some fun.
ACARS has left down both the company and the Union already once, I don't have much faith in them.
Hope you will have a merry xmas and happy new year.