Thanks for the question.
I agree with you 100%. There may be cases in which it makes sense for unions to work together and for employers to work together, but both sides of the equation need to agree that's the best way to proceed. Bargaining, as Bea said, can be a difficult process. We see the scales tip very much toward the employer's side, generally. This is just one more example of the government potentially helping employers when it comes to bargaining. Very clearly, there may be some occasions, but all three sides have to agree: the government, the employer and the union.
