A little pedantic Big Nose... ?
Whatever the diplomatic wording, all of the TU negotiators agreed to go back to their respective BEC with a positive message that this was the best they were going to get.
No matter who said what, the outcome and the current situation remain the same.
Have my fingers crossed that management now make an acceptable offer and we can all get our money without having to take strike action... who wants to do overtime to land these pigs??