I think you'll find Balpa have a different view on that period of 'intense negotiation' and the advice they are giving to flexicrew is walk away if you get the opportunity. Given the history of negotiations in Easyjet this one will take a very long time unless the management undergo an epiphany. Any time they get close to a reasonable settlement Del Boy Brady wades in and changes the game.
A game best avoided for those in considerable debt.