The RFU appears to be using it as bargaining tool to gain greater control of England players.

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GeopoliticalMotives: According to published reports, the company has been accused of using U.S. sanctions as a bargaining tool in negotiations.

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Tadeusz Najbauer, deputy head of Solidarity's telecoms unit, says the unions need the package as a bargaining tool to fight restructuring plans.

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The teams have been using the threat of a rival series as a bargaining tool in their quest to secure a larger share of the money.

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So too will the unions involved, for both sides will be hoping to claim popular support and use it as a bargaining tool as negotiations continue.

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We here at She Negotiates are fans of collective bargaining as a negotiation tool.

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