> These two "principles" are in tension with each other, so it will be interesting to see how selfless (...) or how selfish this group will be. These aren't re

> These two "principles" are in tension with each other, so it will be interesting to see how selfless (...) or how selfish this group will be. These aren't really in tension with each other at all. > (do what's best for Bandcamp, even it means I need to lose my job or get paid less or get less time off etc. etc.) Unions aren't particularly afraid of layoffs. They'll fight reductions in force (RIF) and unnecessary layoffs but the main focus is guaranteeing that those individuals who are let go get compensated adequately and are provided a sufficient cushion to bounce back and find their next job. When it comes to priorities, number 1 and 2 are equally that the company survives and benefits are not cut. If you have to let people go to meet those priorities that is fine but as soon as you start carving away at peoples' hard earned benefits, then all of a sudden any perceived bump in the road can be used to undermine the union and your benefits.