The handwriting on the wall may be a forgery.

There was so much handwriting on the wall that even the wall fell down

It's reflective of the sense of urgency both sides felt. The U.A.W. saw the handwriting on the wall. They feared a nuclear option, like killing health care benefits for retirees.

It is a clear forgery.

Time, you old gypsy man, will you not stay, put up your caravan just for one day?

Some things have to be believed to be seen.