Public Sector Workers to Strike?

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So what do you all think of this?

I am a member of Unison, but due to my office being in an obscure location I never get any Unison vote stuff in time to actually vote. As such then I didn't have a chance to vote for strike action.

But what would I have voted?

I honestly don't know. I disagree with the pathetic cost of living increase we're being offered (and have accepted in the past), but I disagree with the over inflated demands Unison are asking for. I would be happy for the cost of living increase to be matched to the current level of inflation (you know, an increase that makes sense...).

As for the strike action... Being a member of Unison, will I go on strike?

The simple answer is no. The more complicated answer is because I am the only person who does what I do (in the entire Council), so if I go on strike then not only do I lose money, I also just increase my workload for when I return to work (much like when I have time off... Or over the weekend).

Despite this then I support others who wish to go on strike, but unfortunately I feel it will have little to no effect and public sector workers will once again be awarded a pathetic cost of living rise this year which will effectively be a pay cut.