Member

Leadership opposed to an offer could emphasise negatives while downplaying positives, focus on what is not included while minimising what is offered, or frame proposals in ways that are designed to predetermine member responses. This potential for informational control threatens genuine democratic choice. Members cannot make informed decisions about offers they are never given a fair and informed opportunity to consider. They cannot weigh the benefits of accepting an offer against the costs of continued dispute if that choice is made for them by officials.