Wednesday, March 15, 2006
Why Are Council Workers So Special?
Council workers are to go on strike because of Government plans to scrap the rule that allows them to retire on a full pension at 60 (BBC). Can someone tell me why they should be treat differently to private-sector workers?
From Amicus:-
Hard working public service workers will have to work for an extra five years in order to receive an unreduced pension. Public service workers do stressful and often physically demanding jobs, frequently carrying out vital roles under challenging conditions. - Yes, just like most of the rest of the country! Except we work in jobs where our employer could go bust, or have to lay people off. When did that last happen to a public-sector worker?
From Amicus:-
Hard working public service workers will have to work for an extra five years in order to receive an unreduced pension. Public service workers do stressful and often physically demanding jobs, frequently carrying out vital roles under challenging conditions. - Yes, just like most of the rest of the country! Except we work in jobs where our employer could go bust, or have to lay people off. When did that last happen to a public-sector worker?
