In the first COVID shutdown, workers and employers faced a frightening experience together. There was no real precedent for what to do when a business is severely curtailed by factors beyond the control of either employer or employee. I was surprised at how many employers and employees came to practical compromise over payment and hours. I think that is a testament to the good-faith relationship. However, it also proved how unrealistic a system is which relies on individual negotiation in large workplaces. Is it really practical for 7,000 workers in one workplace to attempt to negotiate individually with their employer over a dramatic pay cut, in 48 hours? Does it really work for the employer or the employee? Isn't it time for us to recognise the value of a good longstanding relationship between such employers and a union?