• saddlebag@lemmy.world
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      The ten seconds to read the first two paragraphs in the link reveal that they’re asking for more than 6%. This seems hardly outrageous given that inflation has consistently beaten that every year.

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        That “more than 6%” they want is 35%.

        If you’re going to strike, at least come up with a reasonable pay demand. Otherwise you just look silly.

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              Thanks for sharing. This confirms exactly what I said. They’ve received below inflation every year for 15 years. Now they’re asking for a huge rise to make up for it and the government is again standing on 6%. It’s sad that people are so against workers seeing their pay increase instead of being fucked over. I hope they get the 35% and this torrie government can get fucked.

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                Even Wes Streeting (Labour Health Secretary) has said 35% is stupid. What are they going to do then?

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                  Kick the can down the road long enough and eventually this is what happens.

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                They’re not going to get 35%, it’s ridiculous.

                Where would the money come from? If they managed to find it, it would also fuel inflation, which is worse for all of us.

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                  Would it? Public sector wages (and doctors in particular) already lag far behind inflation. They’re not the ones fuelling any of this.

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                  Let the billionaires who have profited off the workers for decades foot the bill. Stop making excuses for this behaviour and stand by your working class brethren. Unless you’re a billionaire, then feel free to cough up.