From the Union:
Contained in the offer from Mr. Walsh, you will notice his insistence that your union recommends the offer or it will not be made available for you to vote on, denying you your democratic vote. For this reason alone, your union will fulfill (sic) that request, because to do otherwise would be to deny you an opportunity to vote."
Translation: "Our arms are being twisted, we have to be seen to recommend the offer, but you can imagine what we really think. We are giving you the opportunity to vote." ie (nudge, nudge, wink, wink) against the offer.
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