Am I the only one who doesn't agree with yesterdays strike?

[goodkate]

I'm baffled why everyone thinks it was OK to strike yesterday.

It's OK that public sector workers have a really good pension, can retire at 60, live until they are in their mid 80's and expect everyone else to work to pay for it. Thats hardly in the spirit of our "lets stick together in this looming nightmare". Comments and defences please.

It seems you are the one who continually defends his position jabed.
My suggestions weren't for remedial action jabed as I said in my post (once again you failed to read before taking offence) just good every day reception practice that benefits all children no matter how able.
I'm unsure why you are so worried that your not yet 5 year old may not have the physical development of children almost a year older ... perhaps you are insecure. Your child is very young, no one is suggesting more.

I have not met anyone who supported the strikes included my friends (a teacher) another one (NHS worker) and my colleage (wife teacher, him private sector and very poor in comparison)

I've just received the following email so it doesn't look like it's over

The substantial media coverage of the dispute last week has already affected the negotiating position, with the government in disarray on its rationale for the changes. Ministers have asked for further meetings in July. It is sad but true that none of this coverage, nor the shifting in the government's position, would have occurred without your strike. Of course many of you had misgivings about the action, but your dramatic gesture has already made a difference and will make a difference in the negotiations ahead.

It remains to be seen whether the climate has changed sufficiently for us to achieve an honourable agreement. We will continue with our campaign to protect your pensions, and we ask you to continue to make the case to colleagues and parents.

The Public Accounts Committee report in May 2011 showed that pension costs will reduce by £67 billion over next 50 years. The National Audit Office report in December 2010 suggested public sector pensions are "sustainable and affordable".
A race to the bottom has no winners. Everyone deserves to retire on enough to live with dignity, no matter where they work.
Worsening pension benefits will only see more retired people claiming benefits as they can't afford to live on their pensions, so there's no savings to the country in the end.
the government still refuses to give any figures or answer the questions put to them more than three months ago about how the schemes are working or how much it thinks the country can afford, making it impossible to have sensible discussions about the levels of benefits.