Originally Posted by
JohnDoe763
I just find it interesting that while the CEO is around for the negotiation sessions, things seem to go pretty well. But the last two meetings he has left early, leaving the Senior DO at the helm. Thats when things fall apart at a high rate of speed. Does our Senior DO want a contract? Why would the CEO not stick around and finish out the meetings.
I was not there, but I suspect that it is good cop bad cop, style of negotiations. The CEO will eventually return, and what he presents, will seem to be the best last offer as he is perceived, "to be working for a new contract". Just my 2 cents. Good luck and keep up the determination and patience.