...the only way you will sway (them) from their agenda is to get the public on side and more than likely that will only be done by playing the safety card...
Is a double edged sword!
Alternatively, taking ‘Ownership’ of the Strategy and the Company wouldn't kill the goose and if well conducted, may well strongly appeal to the public, shareholders and staff alike.
A hundred grand a head is hell of a lot less than wages potentially lost to industrial action and/or accepting an offshore contract.
You have a choice. Think carefully. Plan long term and don't rush in.