NHS Bonus

[El Guapo]

The award in itself is good, but she is basically putting the uk government over a barrel with the blackmail-esque ‘please ensure it’s tax free’. If they don’t they’re bad guys and her indyref drum will beat louder. If they do, then a precedent is set for future blackmail. Personally, I don’t think it is a good look or a truly honourable / non-political gesture on her part.

 

[Laughing]

She loves spending other people’s money

You mean like a government its supposed to do. That is a ridiculous statement.

 

[tripleheader]

Should be extended to teachers

Yes, probably exposed to a higher risk than anyone outside the NHS, along with the testing workers. But this really is just a political gambit. If she really does value the contribution of all the NHS workers then add a few quid / hour on their basic pay. I really hate these sort of gestures.

 

[Laughing]

Triple I am not sure she can increase nhs staff wages, that is a matter for Westminster.

 

[Corcaigh_the_Cat]

She loves spending other people’s money

That's what she's there for. Do you think she should squirrel it away?

 

[tripleheader]

Triple I am not sure she can increase nhs staff wages, that is a matter for Westminster.

She wants to run her country, she can raise the money. But I take your point, I don't know either what constraints she would be under.

 

[Jedi boro]

The award in itself is good, but she is basically putting the uk government over a barrel with the blackmail-esque ‘please ensure it’s tax free’. If they don’t they’re bad guys and her indyref drum will beat louder. If they do, then a precedent is set for future blackmail. Personally, I don’t think it is a good look or a truly honourable / non-political gesture on her part.

Exactamundo

Why announce this at the SNP conference and not at say oh I don’t know during a daily briefing to the nation.

 

[Cooper671]

Do they get a pay rise too?

Most public sector unions prefer a pay increase rather than a non consolidated bonus.

Its not pensionable. With pensions now career average id prefer a pay increase than the bonus

 

[BoroMart]

Just another case of Sturgeon and her 1-upness.

I'd take Sturgeons one-upness over Boris's one-down-ness

 

[Corcaigh_the_Cat]

Do they get a pay rise too?

Most public sector unions prefer a pay increase rather than a non consolidated bonus.

Its not pensionable. With pensions now career average id prefer a pay increase than the bonus

That's up to Johnson and Co.

 

[Barnsy]

Should be extended to teachers

Agree. Specifically those who worked through their Easter and half term breaks to accommodate vulnerable children and those of other key workers.

 

[LeeMiller]

Should be extended to teachers

Didn’t teachers get six months off?

 

[Tryasize10]

Didn’t teachers get six months off?

Nah mate. That's incorrect

 

[LeeMiller]

Nah mate. That's incorrect

7 months?

 

[Tryasize10]

7 months?

You obviously don't have kids at school age then.

 

[LeeMiller]

You obviously don't have kids at school age then.

Maybe I do, maybe I don’t, but you would compare a teachers contribution during this pandemic as equal to a front line NHS workers?

 

[Norfolkred1]

My son could do with it. Being a Health Care Assistant at a City A+E his wages are tosh and would be better off on benefits but wants to work for his money.

 

[Tryasize10]

Maybe I do, maybe I don’t, but you would compare a teachers contribution during this pandemic as equal to a front line NHS workers?

Before you start accusing me of making unfounded comparisons, you do realise the £500 is promised to all NHS and social care worker in Scotland, don't you?

its not just "front line NHS workers"

I'm meant what I said. It wasn't to get a bite so I'll leave this thread now.
cheers

 

[LeeMiller]

Before you start accusing me of making unfounded comparisons, you do realise the £500 is promised to all NHS and social care worker in Scotland, don't you?

its not just "front line NHS workers"

I'm meant what I said. It wasn't to get a bite so I'll leave this thread now.
cheers

Fair do’s

 

[Barnsy]

Maybe I do, maybe I don’t, but you would compare a teachers contribution during this pandemic as equal to a front line NHS workers?

Many front line care workers wouldn't have been on the 'front line' without being able to drop their youngsters off with teachers who (sometimes against union advice) were working through the school breaks.