I remember the indignities and threats they hurled at me, but what happened to me was not as important as what happened in me. I survived, I was in control of myself, and I became a stronger person. In my subsequent dealings with employees and the unions, a positive attitude always served me in good stead. We end up having more agreements than differences. Never say never.
Life is full of compromises.
Many things are not simply either black or white. Don t make binding statements. Today, bullwarism borders on bargaining in bad faith. The essence of negotiation is discussion, give and take, compromise, and arriving at mutually acceptable terms. Truly, peace is a necessary ingredient for success in the workplace.