A 'compromised' executive council line-up - with representation from both feuding factions of the National Union of Bank Employees (NUBE) - may be the precursor to a new chapter in the history of the beleaguered union.

Human Resources Minister Dr Fong Chan Onn said today that a "legitimate exco line-up" from both factions will handle the union's affairs pending a fresh mandate from members.

He added that members will ultimately have to decide on NUBE's leadership in a fresh election, though a date has not been set yet.