In every part of the social partnership process, particularly in the trade union movement, there are what I describe as career nihilists for whom all outcomes will be a sell-out, betrayal or the worst decision ever made. They will argue in favour of walking away from social partnership, which is an unfortunate position as it creates uncertainty, distrust and problems. People with a negative approach to life will always find a receptive audience because the forces of "No" are always more powerful that the forces of "Yes" in all parts of this island, not just among Unionists and loyalists in the North. Persuading people to buy into change is always difficult. Social partnership is about the management of change.