I am not sure that I totally agree with John Gray and Mr Unison Active about the offer on LGPS 2014 and whether it is a good one. It is not a perfect deal and no major victory and it should not be presented as one. It is, however, a compromise.
It is quite clear that given the long period of coordinated inactivity between the different unions in the last 2 years it will be impossible for us to win a big battle if all we can show for is our ability to march down the centre of London once a year. That, I am afraid is not going to bring the government to its knees.
So looking at all the available evidence and the factors that can make or break a victory it would seem sensible to accept that the current offer is the best that Unison can deliver. This is indeed unfortunate but it is real.
The arguments as to whether branches have the right to encourage members to vote in favour or not is also irrelevant as the ordinary member is quite capable of making their mind up without too much interference. The ballot will determine the outcome.
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