There has to be a better way.

An independent arbitrator whose decisions are binding on both sides allows everyone to return to work while the arbitrator sits.

There is not the same feeling of a winner and a loser.

Sometimes Management can include trade Union members in planning and policy so hearing quickly of potential problems or opportunities.

In Health care the Manager has to work with the Clinicians, understand their agenda and position while explaining the constraints of a fixed budgert, political clamour and patient aggro.