El Cid Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 Hi More than 1 million council workers have been offered their first pay rise in three years, with a proposed increase of 1%. Other workers are averaging over 2% pay rises, every year. Public sector workers pension has also been cut by the Government. Bosses of our top companies are getting over 15% pay rises, I wonder what the chief ex. of the councils are getting in pay rises? http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2013/apr/24/council-workers-pay-rise-years We had a meeting with the boss a few weeks ago, she told us that the council struggled to recrute and retain workers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bypassblade Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 Yes I would DWP got 1% last year 1st rise for 4 years, and I have been on strike with PCS numerous times over pensions & pay, the working person has to fight for their rights or this lot will just grind you down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vague_Boy Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 More than 1 million council workers have been offered their first pay rise in three years Lucky them. Perhaps I should increase my rates? After all, I'm only competing against cheaper workers in India and China. Public Sector workers, welcome to the Real World. We in the private sector hope you enjoy your stay. Strike as much as you want, just don't get in the way of me earning a living, OK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I1L2T3 Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 It would have to be a powerful case put forward by the unions. I believe in the majority of cases compromise is possible. Just requires both sides to have the right attitude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister M Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 It would have to be a powerful case put forward by the unions. I believe in the majority of cases compromise is possible. Just requires both sides to have the right attitude. I agree with this. If I were to strike, it would be a last resort where all other avenues had been exhausted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosey Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 No I wouldn't strike. Don't believe in it. In the past three years I've put up with no pay rises or bonuses, huge changes to my role with no consultation or chance to argue for what I'd prefer, amongst other things. If we striked we'd be laughed at. If I'm not happy I can look for other places to work. Posted from Sheffieldforum.co.uk App for Android Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I1L2T3 Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 No I wouldn't strike. Don't believe in it. In the past three years I've put up with no pay rises or bonuses, huge changes to my role with no consultation or chance to argue for what I'd prefer, amongst other things. If we striked we'd be laughed at. If I'm not happy I can look for other places to work. Posted from Sheffieldforum.co.uk App for Android What would it take to make you unhappy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 No I wouldn't strike. Don't believe in it. In the past three years I've put up with no pay rises or bonuses, huge changes to my role with no consultation or chance to argue for what I'd prefer, amongst other things. If we striked we'd be laughed at. If I'm not happy I can look for other places to work. Posted from Sheffieldforum.co.uk App for Android that just about sums it up.......read it back again and have a think, and see if the penny drops.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosey Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 Quote: Originally Posted by Moosey No I wouldn't strike. Don't believe in it. In the past three years I've put up with no pay rises or bonuses, huge changes to my role with no consultation or chance to argue for what I'd prefer, amongst other things. If we striked we'd be laughed at. If I'm not happy I can look for other places to work. Posted from Sheffieldforum.co.uk App for Android What would it take to make you unhappy. I'm not happy hence I'm looking for other jobs. Posted from Sheffieldforum.co.uk App for Android ---------- Post added 18-05-2013 at 16:18 ---------- that just about sums it up.......read it back again and have a think, and see if the penny drops.... I'm entitled to my views. Do I like having no pay rise? Of course not. Do I believe I should strike? No. Personally I don't. I believe I should go and find a different job. Additionally I don't work in an industry where I can strike, not that I would. Posted from Sheffieldforum.co.uk App for Android Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I1L2T3 Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 I'm not happy hence I'm looking for other jobs. Posted from Sheffieldforum.co.uk App for Android ---------- Post added 18-05-2013 at 16:18 ---------- I'm entitled to my views. Do I like having no pay rise? Of course not. Do I believe I should strike? No. Personally I don't. I believe I should go and find a different job. Additionally I don't work in an industry where I can strike, not that I would. Posted from Sheffieldforum.co.uk App for Android I don't mean this in a bad way but here goes. You're an employers' dream. Let yourself get treated like rubbish for years then sack yourself. It highlights the plight of an individual against an employer. Are all employers in your industry operating the same way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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