It’s difficult to keep pace with all those threatening strike action. In fact, it might be easier to list those who haven’t threatened to withdraw their labour.
Despite the multiple inconveniences, I’m generally sympathetic, although I draw the line at barristers. Energy prices, mortgages, below-inflation pay offers and the soaring cost of living are affecting us all.
Teachers for example, have reacted angrily to a 5% pay offer; 91% of EIS members who participated in a recent consultative ballot indicated willingness to strike over pay and conditions. Then again, teachers threatening industrial action is nothing new. Over the last six years or so, they have regularly threatened action over something or other.
