Originally Posted by JollyRedGiant

We can only report what we experience - while I was on picket duty this morning not a single person raise any criticism and most indicated support - at least 7 out of every 10 cars that drove past the picket line beeped in support. Many of those on picket duty were a little apprehensive given the massive government and employer propaganda campaign against public servants - yet the response was most definitely supportive.

Originally Posted by Congalltee

Wait until they watch the 6 o'clock news and see that (some) public servants took advantage of the strike to spend their money in the north. The next day they will not be as friendly. The PS unions as badly losing the propaganda war.

Originally Posted by JollyRedGiant

Yep - we all headed north this morning - in between picket duty and cooking the dinner.

Originally Posted by gaius hippingo

I'm somewhat of an economics gnome, so perhaps someone of a greater understanding of the arcane arts can explain it to me, but just how much does the public Service add to the state GDP?

Originally Posted by DeathKnell

Oh please Biffo.. Dont insult us with that drivel.. Thats for the Unionistas on the Radio and TV
. At least be honest with yourself forchrissakes.. Of course they are concerned about the level and service, but they wont strike over it.. Otherwise, we would have had many strikes over the last 10 years over porto-cabins for classrooms f'rinstance or the level of MRSA in our hospitals etc..

So you see, evidence points to the fact, that once the pay packet is threatened, thats the only way our cossetted middle class public servants will get off their fat holes to strike..
That and the chance to peg off to Newry and do the Xmas shopping.

Its laughable.. The PS cant even organise a fvckin strike properly without shooting themselves in the foot..

Ye make me laugh.. And cry at the same time..

Originally Posted by PrinceMax

I know public servants want to present it as though the majority of the public are on their side but I really can't believe that they are getting the great reception they claim. All polls, I've seen in national and local media suggest, that most people have little sympathy. I'm not suggesting they should or shouldn't get sympathy, I'm just saying, it seems unlikely that the majority of people are on your side - especially considering the stance in the Independent - and the large readership that attracts.

Originally Posted by JollyRedGiant

We can only report what we experience - while I was on picket duty this morning not a single person raise any criticism and most indicated support - at least 7 out of every 10 cars that drove past the picket line beeped in support. Many of those on picket duty were a little apprehensive given the massive government and employer propaganda campaign against public servants - yet the response was most definitely supportive.