Emotive subject

[Snadger]

I will be off work on 30th of November (national strike day?) as I am a fully paid up member of Unison. I must add that I actually abstained from voting for strike for personal reasons, but will happily support this strike decision
After all, a union is about togetherness and democracy and I will not be labeled a 'scab'.

I have, in my lifetime, endured a 6 month period of strike which left me destitute.
In deference to our forfathers who risked everything for a decent standard of living, I will do my bit.

Appologies to the mods who will no doubt be saying "Oh no, not another political post" but I don't think this can be brushed under the carpet and will be national news headlines if it goes ahead.

[Jeanied]

Good for you, Snadger. If I wasn't out of work myself I would be joining you!

[lez]

I have no beef with those who do as they see fit. How ever as X-military I do wonder some times. Any way.

LEST WE FORGET.


THE FINAL INSPECTION

The soldier stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.

'Step forward now, you soldier,
How shall I deal with you ?
Have you always turned the other cheek ?
To My Church have you been true?'

The soldier squared his shoulders and said,
'No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Because those of us who carry guns,
Can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough.
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God, forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place,
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around,
Except to calm their fears.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't, I'll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod.
As the soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

'Step forward now, you soldier,
You've borne your burdens well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell.'

Author Unknown~

[Aberdeenplotter]

Each to their own conscience with this sort of situation so my hat off to you mate.

[Thelma Sanders]

each to their own
But

After all, a union is about togetherness and democracy

but a union is a democracy that doesn't include most of the people affected by the strike, so please spare a thought for them as well.

By the forefather's standards everybody now has a decent standard of living, thankfully

[Seahorse]

It's time for people to realise that strikers, protesters and activists aren't 'them', they're 'us'.

Good on you Snadger!

[Potstubsdustbins]

SWMBO is a unison member to but she will not go on strike ever.

She works at a home for elderly people with dementia and says they always but always must come first.

Colin

[Maccabee]

Which is why nurses and care assistants can be screwed over without much fear of repercussions. She can still take part in the industrial action if she can get the day off or if she does like the RCN are suggesting nurses should do and only strike on their breaks

[Newton]

This is overtly political and unnecessary. We all have political views and I don't think that this is the right place for them.

I understand there is another point of view which if aired by me or anybody else might cause a right argument.

[FionaH]

To each according to their conscience.

[FionaH]

This is overtly political and unnecessary. We all have political views and I don't think that this is the right place for them.

I understand there is another point of view which if aired by me or anybody else might cause a right argument.

Respectful discussion of views is welcomed. When or if posts become personal or offensive a thread on politics is closed.

[BarleySugar]

Interestingly I heard one of the local headmasters said if 80% of staff were out on strike, then 80% of kids would be kept at home, the other 20% of staff would be supervising revision sessions for the students that are in. My OH has just told me the headteacher's union has voted to strike, so I wonder what his position will be.
Personally, I will go with the majority decision when the result for my union comes in. We had a teacher's training day the last time, so when the NUT members took action there were just fewer training courses running.

[mandyballantyne]

I will be off work on 30th of November (national strike day?) as I am a fully paid up member of Unison. I must add that I actually abstained from voting for strike for personal reasons, but will happily support this strike decision
After all, a union is about togetherness and democracy and I will not be labeled a 'scab'.

Totaly with you Snadger

Mandy

[zazen999]

The way I see it, is that people only strike as a last resort. And if they are willing to lose pay - then it's important enough to strike for.

Those who don't strike are welcome not to strike; but respect that many many good things have been achieved by those that have striked in the past. For example: Made in Dagenham - where striking female workers pretty much wrote sex discrimination law in the UK.

Otherwise, the employers/government have all the power and the workers have none. And we are all workers aren't we?

[Fruit&2veg]

Each Person must stand by their own concience and not be bullied either way. I have always been taught to respect the views of others but that has never meant compromising my own beliefs.