While I'm not entirely happy with the current deal put to us, I am of the belief that this is better than the last offer. At this stage of the negotiations, given the time taken to get to where we are today and my concern that if we get another "no" vote, there's going to be a struggle to maintain momentum and push for further improvements.
I think we should cash in our chips at this point. Accept what we've been offered and take stock of how far forward we have moved.
Yes, we should have more days off, yes we should have got our Royal Bank Holiday.
But there is a substantial pay offer on the table, there is an improvement to our existing SA.
Let's go for it - and let the Joint Scheduling Committee address the niggly issues which will no doubt surface in the future.
When the next bank holiday appears we can stand firm - and demand recognition.
It's a yes from me.