The "General-Strike" and pay rises already won thread.

It seems like the gov have totally lost control of the economy and now vast swaithes of the people.

They need to reference other countries with nore successful economics to understand what a doctor, nurse, amb driver, teacher, train driver et al is actually worth. They plainly haven’t a clue.

They've lost the plot and its cost a lot. Not for them mind. Utter scum.
 
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The Tory Government’s plans to bring forward anti-strike legislation represents a significant clampdown on workers’ fundamental right to strike. In response, unions are gearing up for a huge day of action on February 1st, when up to 500,000 teachers, civil servants and rail workers are set to strike together and join the TUC’s ‘protect the right to strike’ day. Adwitiya Pal spoke to trade unionists about the attack they face and how to respond.


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Widespread public support for the latest Unite ambulance strikes was apparent from the start – as cars and lorries relentlessly honked their horns driving past a picket line in Chorley in the early hours of Monday morning, the taxi driver who dropped off your UniteLive correspondent likewise offered his solidarity.

“I hope you guys win it,” he said. “You’re standing up for what’s right.”

Thousands of ambulance workers, Unite members, took another day of strike action in England and Wales on January 23, which was preceded by a previous strike day in December and one more additional day of industrial action in Wales earlier this month.

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Liverpool call centre staff win pay rise after indefinite strikes threat​

    • Published 25 01 2023
MPs Paula Barker and Kim Johnson on the PCS picket line
Image source, PCS/Julian Brown
Image caption,
Liverpool MPs Paula Barker and Kim Johnson joined staff on the picket line in August
Staff at a call centre have secured a 10% pay rise after threatening further strikes.

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The state of things at the moment, and the way we are headed, reminds me of this song from 10 years ago. The lyrics are genius imo and it gets more relevant every day, particularly the last minute or so.

 
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