it is called reverse psychology
IMO and being an observer over the course of my career.. (stuck in the middle) of the "Union and Management" throw downs..
I always wondered why the Union or anyone for that matter promises an "Industry Leading Contact"
during a recession, global markets are at all time lows...right in the middle of an economic crisis?
personally would rather hear and read..."maintain and protect" instead of promises that cannot be kept.
I often wonder why that happens, these promises? of course giving someone hope is a good thing but then sometimes its not just about doing that..
its called a psychological head game.
here is why.
They will promise the group something that is just not possible to happen during a specific timeline
(and they know they cant deliver). attempt to instill that over and over until some people actually believe it. knowing full well this industry is affected by so many factors that are beyond anyone's control. they go in and attempt to negotiate with Management during a period when the industry may be in crisis, (yet have made a promise) when that promise is not able to be fulfilled or realized what happens? the blame game happens. that would be Management is being unrealistic, unfair, unjust and trying to screw you over and they just are being selfish. what they are really doing is trying to justify their position convincing the group its necessary to have their services on the property.
if they can convince enough people they are going to get industry leading pay and when its not possible to happen timely they hope the next reaction is simply, its all Managements fault.
(when you are paying someone for their services if they cannot be effective, then they have to blame someone...its always someone elses fault..)
its a game "Sugar". I believe that and I think you do too...
if you believe that Management is playing a head game, then its fair to say the Union is doing the exact same thing and probably to the extreme...why?
they have to justify their position so you keep...paying them.
I know it is never one sided.
(you have to be fair, if you are trying to point out "reverse psychology" then you should also consider .. discussing the "psychological head game" at the same time)
that would be fair and at least show you are being objective and unbiased.
ya know?
for once I would like to see the Union get up there and actually be realistic without always pointing fingers.
*I do not buy every single line made by Management either..
(just some clarification and to show a sense of balance)
I am in awe at how naive you guys are.
that is a very bold comment and actually a blanket generalization of an entire group (you may not even know) and since you may not know them.. it is a fair conclusion..
maybe its not that people are naive, but have already figured out their game?
