Originally Posted by Carl Spackler

Then why did management kick us in the teeth with that memo which specifically violates our contract? A memo they wrote DURING negotiations.

I know you'll ultimately always come down on management's side no matter what. That's what you do. But you're advocating the worst kind of negotiating tactics when you advocate not fighting fire with fire. Showing the weakness you advocate in the face of being kicked in the teeth by management will only lead to more aggression and disrespect from management.

Weakness, fear and hand wringing is not a strategy sailingfud.

Carl