From a CP story on the CMG members' return to work Tuesday:

To a swirl of bagpipe music, hundreds of happy-looking CBC workers returned to the network's broadcast centre Tuesday, hugging one another and claiming victory in the eight-week lockout dispute. But there were also warnings that it may take a while for it to be business as usual with management.

Employees conducted a slow march around the building - led by a bagpiper who was soon joined by banjo, oboe and trombone players - before they all headed through doors held open by applauding fellow union members. There was nary a sign of management in sight.

"It's really, really great to be back," union negotiator Arnold Amber told the crowd gathered in the atrium. "So let's get up there, show them what it's all about. Let's get back, let's retake the CBC, make it what it can be - a great public broadcaster for all Canadians."

I'm hardly a labour relations expert. My specialty is increasing workplace dysfunction and discord, not reducing it.

But if I thought I'd won a tough battle, I'd keep my mouth shut, go back to work and do my job, be respectful and professional with my bosses and let things cool down.

Otherwise, it's like hot-dogging after scoring a goal -- you know there's gonna be payback.

And on it will go.