Perhaps we need someone like Andy Gilchrist? Whatever your views on the firemans strike (I am a supporter) they have a Trade Union leader who shows leadership and courage.
For leadership and courage read crass stupidity for backing himself into a corner and refusing to negotiate over what must be the last remnants of 1970s working practises.
If we get somebody like him I'm off.
Because it has gone quiet don't believe that things are not progressing.