The problem with an aggressive stance is that the response is then likely combative as well. Google isn't alone in this. Plenty of other companies have the sam

The problem with an aggressive stance is that the response is then likely combative as well. Google isn't alone in this. Plenty of other companies have the same clauses. They already know these clauses have consequences but they are trying to address real fears / visible threats of their own. All that said, <humor style=wry> I'm fairly sure unionisation and other reactive responses such as further government red tape wont bother them at all. </humor>