Gmail syncs erratically, slowly with Mail App even with Mavericks 10.9.2 update--whats wrong?

Mail on my MAC is always behind what I see on my iPhone or iPad mail. The iOS devices sync fast and accurately with Gmail: delete an email and I see it disappear on any iOS device I have. But it still shows up in the OS Mail program for a long time--often until I manually request several "syncs" to be made then it finally updates and disappears.
Same issue for new mail: instantly shows up on the iPad and iPhone iOS Mail but seems delayed (takes 15-20 minutes or longer sometimes or I must manually request a sync).
This does not happen all the time--occasionally it seems to sync up well. But MOST OF THE TIME it does not.
It seems the OS Mail is slow to sync and requires prodding before it does so.
Why can't the OS Mail app work as fast, accurately and automatically like it does on iOS Mail?
Any ideas?
Thanks!
Mike

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