normally I’m against things that cost real people their jobs

3000 men lost jobs.

3000 men gained jobs.

As a neoliberal techno-nerd, I see this as a push. Therefore, no harm was done.

something tells me though that the passive organizer had better be fucking amazing at lying and not willing to take a massive payout

People who are committed towards a cause may see victory as a payout more generous than any table-scrapes the boss throws your way.