[joeysteele]

Well they haven't forced it on the country, since this ballot would have satisfied even the newer tough measures for calling strike action that this govt; is planning to bring in.

People have the right to strike in the UK and although I disagree with this one, it has been voted for by the staff therefore it is fully legitimate.

Of course the govt; could try to be more consensual and talk rationally as to avoiding this.
Or it can go on its usual arrogant way, showing total disregard for a democratic process when it doesn't suit them.