From what has been written I deduce that this has been going on since last March/April, 2002. Therefore I presume this to be the time for annual negotiations.
So, whatever the vote now for 2002 , the start of 2003 discussions is just around the corner. If you guys vote YES to what you seem to think is a below par deal, you can expect zero on the table come April, as the managment have discovered the shallow depth of resolve.
If you vote NO, then whatever is further discussed efectively becomes a 2 year deal. In other words much will have to be re-assessed.
But, in either case, it will be the foundation for years to come. Many of the board will have left and most of you will still be there dealing with the consequences.
Think on!