Public Sector Strike

[Ian]

Is there anything extra you are putting into place for the strike this coming Friday?

Extra people on the streets perhaps.
Students with an extra 'holiday' and in a 'striking' mood perhaps.
Disrupted traffic perhaps.

[itsybitsy]

UCU are holding a rally in the city centre on that day, but it won't affect me personally as I don't work in city. I doubt that there will be much of an impact on campus as the students are on vacation now.

[Carrot Cruncher]

From a purely selfish point of view it will make my life easier. Driving for a living is bliss when the kids aren't at school, no school runs etc, the roads are far easier.

Will cause quite a few problems for parents who have to stay at home to look after the kids though, so there could be knock on effects for other sectors

[hobo]

No extra preps but it does mean I miss my yoga class however I do get to play with Lego all morning instead!

[beefy0978]

Isn't it supposed to be on Thursday????

[itsybitsy]

So, do we think this strike could be the beginning of a bit of a 'situation' then? Looking at what's going on in Greece tonight anyone have any thoughts on whether we will be going down the same road of civil unrest?

[beefy0978]

So, do we think this strike could be the beginning of a bit of a 'situation' then? Looking at what's going on in Greece tonight anyone have any thoughts on whether we will be going down the same road of civil unrest?

yep it's coming...

[Technik]

...and I think you shouldn't look at it as a "disruption" - instead you should join and fight for our rights and our freedom! It's in my business to go and strike with them but if I'll drive through the city centre I will show my support.
Viva la revolucion!

[Carrot Cruncher]

...and I think you shouldn't look at it as a "disruption" - instead you should join and fight for our rights and our freedom! It's in my business to go and strike with them but if I'll drive through the city centre I will show my support.
Viva la revolucion!

I'll pass on that if thats ok.....none of them went out on strike to support me when I was made redundant (3 times in 10 years). Now things are affecting them i'm supposed to feel sorry for them ?

You can pay more taxes if you like to keep them in the manner to which they are accustomed, but I think i'll pass if thats ok

[diamond lil]

And everybody thinks the Greeks are batty anyway