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23rd November 2011, 09:47 AM
SteveBentley

Unison sent the ballot paper to my home address. May be worth checking they have up to date details for you.
23rd November 2011, 01:14 PM
WithoutMotive

Our place isn't open for kids but for the few not in a union or not striking.
I, myself, will be striking mainly to support the union itself as they were a massive help to me during the recent job evaluation.
24th November 2011, 02:04 PM
Flatpackhamster

Quote:

Originally Posted by CyberNerd

I was self-employed and it's great to have all those tax breaks; with a decent accountant I was claiming pc upgrades, travel 40p per mile IIRC) and a proportion of my rent, electricity and phone bill. I then entered into a contract with the local authority, who couldn't give me those things but promised me a half decent wage and a decent pension. They are now reneging on that contract, and I don't feel that is fair. You won't get paid if the school is closed, but from my experience as self-employed you are probably doing ok for yourself.

I don't agree with your implication that I should be content to lose an income due to a strike because I'm 'probably doing OK'. Who here would be happy to lose a day's earnings through someone else's behaviour? Not many of you, I'll be bound.
24th November 2011, 02:25 PM
CyberNerd

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flatpackhamster

I don't agree with your implication that I should be content to lose an income due to a strike because I'm 'probably doing OK'. Who here would be happy to lose a day's earnings through someone else's behaviour? Not many of you, I'll be bound.

Fine. I don't agree with your implication that we should be loosing our 'gold plated pensions' - because of someone else's actions, hence the strike.
24th November 2011, 03:03 PM
jdoyle

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flatpackhamster

I don't agree with your implication that I should be content to lose an income due to a strike because I'm 'probably doing OK'. Who here would be happy to lose a day's earnings through someone else's behaviour? Not many of you, I'll be bound.

damn those Royals for forcing a day of inaction on us to watch their weddings. I just knew that Kate wotshername was a bad un. Now she's got Liz doing it next year.

30th November : National spend some time with your children day; do some reading, play some old fashioned games. Enjoy

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