I’d hope our union teams take note, at least unofficially for consideration. If there are discretionary funds, I’d give up a few pizza parties to compensate a consultant who is intimately familiar with our situation. Not saying the team is not capable, but no shame in taking all the help we can get, formally or behind the scenes.
even with tight money, you know the company is paying big money for professional advice on this stuff. It’s just business, I would too managing millions of dollars and tying to make every one count.