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Deblasio was also involved in the negotiations but yes, this is the real reason why this didn't go through. I can't imagine how much additional red tape would b
by whatok 8y ago
Deblasio was also involved in the negotiations but yes, this is the real reason why this didn't go through. I can't imagine how much additional red tape would be tacked on if state and city legislators got involved in the process so I can understand the want for secrecy.
- kingkawn 8y agoYes but those additions would’ve secured support for the deal to go through. That’s how it works: not a marshaling of principles but an exchange of met needs. Edit: also as New Yorkers seems to be aware DeBlasio is fairly powerless in relation to the governor.
- whatok 8y agoIt obviously could have gone either way but given how adamant politicians were on guaranteed union jobs and Amazon's refusal to entertain the idea, I don't know what they would have been able to meet in the middle on.
- kingkawn 8y agoI think Amazon would’ve been able to find a compromise, the unions in nyc are some of the most professionalized in the country. They’re not starry eyed leftists, just businessmen looking out for members of their labor conglomerate.