Yes bridge building will now have to take place of course but not everyone wants more pay at the expense of everything else. Each to their own
I agree, hence there needs to be some form of survey undertaken to see just what it is that people want. There are several ways to achieve this;
Paper/online survey (doesnt paint accurate picture as the respondants are selective)
A company is hired which contacts different employees in different roles of varying demographics, has been found to provide very accurate results in gaging workforce/union thoughts.
Or private forums where people can respond to polls and offer more details.