Strike!

[Deleted member 49]

Looks like we could be heading for an autumn of discontent, but it can't be blamed on Labour this time.

But I bet the Tories will try.

Be nice if Labour actually came eout in support of the strikes ?
You still of the opinion Unions aren't up to changing anything

 

[Rusty Nails]

Be nice if Labour actually came eout in support of the strikes ?
You still of the opinion Unions aren't up to changing anything

The Tories have done all the heavy lifting already to start their downfall. The Unions may find it a good time to take advantage for their members, and at the same time add to the Tory woes, but won't by themselves change things.

I am not generally in favour of any political party coming out in favour of strikes over pay rates/terms.. None of them are immune from having strikes on their watch.

 

[Deleted member 49]

The Tories have done all the heavy lifting already to start their downfall. The Unions may find it a good time to take advantage for their members, and at the same time add to the Tory woes, but won't by themselves change things.

I am not generally in favour of any political party coming out in favour of strikes over pay rates/terms.. None of them are immune from having strikes on their watch.

So they won't by themselves change things....but generally your not in favour of a political party coming out in favour of the workers
Fecking hell I can see why you favoured Starmer.

 

[newfhouse]

I am not generally in favour of any political party coming out in favour of strikes over pay rates/terms.

That’s quite… erm… striking. I would like politicians to support workers seeking to improve, or even maintain, pay and conditions. That doesn’t mean unthinking encouragement but I can’t think of many strikes in recent years that weren’t justified. Can you?

 

[Rusty Nails]

So they won't by themselves change things....but generally your not in favour of a political party coming out in favour of the workers
Fecking hell I can see why you favoured Starmer.

That's a big jump from me saying I believe they should not come out in favour of specific strikes over pay. There are many ways a government/political party can favour/support workers wrt to the economy, taxation, EO, legal rights, employment protection legislation etc. without getting involved in negotiations...other than when they are the employer.

"The workers" are a pretty amorphous group and each pay claim should stand on its own rights.

 

[Rusty Nails]

That’s quite… erm… striking. I would like politicians to support workers seeking to improve, or even maintain, pay and conditions. That doesn’t mean unthinking encouragement but I can’t think of many strikes in recent years that weren’t justified. Can you?

At this point I can't remember the details of previous strikes other than headline stuff so will not comment on the past.

I believe the firefighters' pay offer is a joke under current conditions and I would not blame them for striking. Similarly for the Railworkers and Royal Mail.

Controlling pay awards is not, on its own, going to drastically reduce inflation and workers should not bear the responsibility or the cost for doing that.

 

[newfhouse]

I believe the firefighters' pay offer is a joke under current conditions and I would not blame them for striking. Similarly for the Railworkers and Royal Mail.

I am of the same mind. I would like politicians to be vocal in their agreement with us.

Controlling pay awards is not, on its own, going to drastically reduce inflation and workers should not bear the responsibility or the cost for doing that.

Another point of strong agreement.

 

[Deleted member 49]

That's a big jump from me saying I believe they should not come out in favour of specific strikes over pay. There are many ways a government/political party can favour/support workers wrt to the economy, taxation, EO, legal rights, employment protection legislation etc. without getting involved in negotiations...other than when they are the employer.

"The workers" are a pretty amorphous group and each pay claim should stand on its own rights.

Would it suprise you if I said I think
Labour MP's who refuse to back working people fighting against real hardship and cuts in pay during a cost of living crisis shouldn't be Labour MPs.

 

[FishFright]

Be nice if Labour actually came eout in support of the strikes ?
You still of the opinion Unions aren't up to changing anything

Knowing Starmer there's more chance of him coming out in support of the unionists.

 

[newfhouse]

 

[Rusty Nails]

Would it suprise you if I said I think
Labour MP's who refuse to back working people fighting against real hardship and cuts in pay during a cost of living crisis shouldn't be Labour MPs.

No.

 

[newfhouse]

A scabs charter that’s more about posturing than anything else, I think. Agency train drivers or firefighters?

”We will not let trade unions grind our economy to a halt.” No, that’s his job.

Doubtless Starmer will commit to repeal, won’t he?


View: https://twitter.com/kwasikwarteng/status/1550081224890351617?s=21&t=xO0gZyNCc1pCkPsAFi_XSA

 

[Deleted member 49]

A scabs charter that’s more about posturing than anything else, I think. Agency train drivers or firefighters?

”We will not let trade unions grind our economy to a halt.” No, that’s his job.

Doubtless Starmer will commit to repeal, won’t he?


View: https://twitter.com/kwasikwarteng/status/1550081224890351617?s=21&t=xO0gZyNCc1pCkPsAFi_XSA

W@nkers !

 

[theclaud]

"This was a criminal offence. Now it’s an option for business."

Talk about saying the quiet bit out loud - this is pretty much the entire mission of this government. I say 'government', but only because it's their official designation.

 

[Deleted member 49]

"This was a criminal offence. Now it’s an option for business."

Talk about saying the quiet bit out loud - this is pretty much the entire mission of this government. I say 'government', but only because it's their official designation.

More than likely a Tory donor offering their agency services 🙄

View: https://twitter.com/RMTunion/status/1550119848994230278?t=lyvvq0D4utHpo7gFdjCXEw&s=19