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of negotiating, they will use it as a wedge. So the first thing unions will have to deal with is an initiation notice from an employer which perhaps excludes half of their members.’’
The change would create ‘‘all sorts of mayhem’’ with a ‘‘midnight race’’ between employers and unions to be the first to launch the process.
‘‘That’s going to create far more disputes than there are already.’’
Mr O’reilly said it would make bargaining more efficient.
‘‘It is logical that employers should be