The RMT seem to be in
cloud cuckoo land on this one.
I certainly agree the timing was cynical as hell, however I've no idea what they think a 'political and industrial fight' can accomplish in these unfortunate circumstances.
Clearly the owners took the cash from the busiest time of the year and then wound up the company, however this isn't abnormal practice in any company and it's required of them to try and get as much 'value' out of the business as possible.
Sadly this doesn't even come close to coinciding with what's best for the staff, however I have to feel that Mick Cash is blustering away about how he won't tolerate any delay in his demands to talk to a cabinet minister and is playing politics of his own - as he would have to in these circumstances. To do anything less would harm the RMT's reputation.