Boulwarism

Meaning

Noun

The tactic, in negotiations with labor unions, of investigating a dispute and then making an ultimate offer that will not be revised.

Origin

Boulware + -ism, named after General Electric's former vice-president Lemuel Boulware, who pioneered the strategy.

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