It seems extremely unlikely that the "penny will drop" with the most ardent pro-strikers. To admit that they have been out manoeuvered would be to kick away the props that support their fantasy world.
The world where "union = good, employer = bad" without question.
The loss of credibility when this long running soap opera is finally over is likely to be terminal anyway. The future will be different, and whilst I doubt the worst imaginings of the BASSA heirarchy will be realised, the fact that they have been so unprofessional, incompetent and deceitful in their behaviour will seal their fate.