aibu to think that all those striking on thursday are being selfish and greedy?

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And they should be thankful that they even have a job?

In a day where thousands of people are unemployed and living in poor conditions surely these teachers should be thankful they even have a job!

Many parents are having to take leave, some unpaid I presume the effect that it will have on family's is ridiculous.

YABU as they were expecting one thing and appear to be getting another. However, the country is in a terrible financial state and everyone is going to have to take a hit.

YABU.

YABU

Yes, you are being unreasonable, not to mention offensive.

"I presume the effect that it will have on family's is ridiculous."

How do you think teachers feel and the effect it will have on their lived and future? Just because you have a secure job does not mean you should let the government mess around with it. That is a pretty slippery slope for society IMO.

YABU.

and a bit thick

YABU

Yes. Hope this helps.

YABU

Striking teachers will also lose a day's pay and none I know want to strike anyway

YABVVVU

YABU , and yes I am losing a days pay so I can stay home , but I am still in support of the teachers .

YABU (all that seems to matter is that you are being inconvenienced-do you have the least idea what they are doing to pensions?)

YABU

Why should we all race to the bottom? Unions have fought hard for rights that workers currently enjoy across many sectors throughout history.

In fact I find YABVVU and it is amost irritating OP ,as if they should be so grateful to have a job that they will not give a toss for what happens after working 40yrs or so.

Yes yabvu clearly you have no idea what you are talking about

YABU all the teachers I know work v hard to deliver a great education to children, and would earn a lot more if they'd gone into the private sector - they are all post-qualified graduates. Why shouldn't they be entitled to a good pension? It's not just about your inconvenience.

YHB reading the Daily Mail?

YAB very U.

The pension rate for teachers right now is around 11 K.

Believe me that's pretty good compared to what private sectar workers expect to get for their contributions.

Wake up teachers - this is the REAL world right now!

YABU.

There are always people worse of, and better of, than oneself. You can use the argument to justify cutting anyone's wages or benefits as we are all lucky not to be desitute.

Teachers know that pensions will have to change, but the government refuses to publish the actuarial analysis that's overdue by two years to show us the figures. We suspect that 'everyone is living longer' actually means 'but we'd also like to use your pensions to help deal with the deficit'. I am sorry if you think that is selfish and greedy, but many teachers are raising families themselves. I know no-one who went into teaching to get rich.

"entitled to a good pension."

Who are getting good pensions these days?

YABU - I think the teachers have timed this very carefully, so its after GCSEs. During the time when all schools are winding down a bit. So will have minimal effect on education, it maybe tricky for some working parents, but I'm sure there are ways around it.

Well put LadySparrow

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