But doubts remain about the outcome of the vote, with coalition partners unable to agree a compromise deal.

Union officials also thought they saw signs last Friday that the six-member ownership negotiating committee was prepared to work toward a compromise deal.

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The majority on both sides, though, wanted an honourable compromise deal across the board.

Three days later, a compromise five-year deal was signed.

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As no action was taken, representatives of several women's organisations met the Chief Minister who suggested a compromise deal.

The Commission has been making great efforts to facilitate the compromise deal.

The parties signed a compromise deal on 26 January.