New job description. What consequences if I say "no"?

Hi, just looking for opinions on the following: my employer claims that the work in my current area has effectively dried out and that they would "propose" something else to me. I suspect they are preparing a new job description, and possibly a new job title, and will want me to say "yes" to whatever is available there to do (no challenges), or the benchmark will be set so high that I will eventually fail (too much challenge).

I was wondering what my rights in this situation are? If I say "no", they obviously will have to make me redundant...? Will the contract of employment be considered as terminated by myself then?.... I understand that their effectively admitting that the work in my current area had dried up means I am no longer needed, so I just wish they would let me go instead of playing this little game... and perhaps just setting the scene for me to find after a couple of months that I cannot manage new responsibilities and leave on my own accord.....

Don't really know what to think.... The meeting with a "proposal" is due very soon, so I just want to feel a bit more self-assured about the whole situation. Thanks for opinions.

First of all has the work in your area really dried up? Secondly, just wait & see what their proposal is, make no comment when you receive it - in writing of course. Then I would study it & compare it to my current contract. You can't make any decision until you have gone over it. Don't worry, it might not be that bad! However, if you are unsure about the new terms & conditions or work that you have to do - consult someone - a union, if you are in one.

Harry 31, thank you for that: I can see the situation a bit more clearly. The meeting is still to be held.... don't know anything yet.