Interesting as ever, Duncan. I find myself torn on the issue of pay at the moment. Most of those striking have the biggest problems hurtling towards them in terms of cost of living. I wonder whether (as ever) there is more balance here - after all, if everyone takes your advice and moves, the replacements are going to cost more than existing staff and (probably) without the same experience.
Good point, thanks. But I'm not sure in reality everyone will move - which still leaves the job market as a flex zone. However, employers need to have more compassion for the reality of day-to-day life for the lowest paid. I still don't think striking is the best way to achieve that. Would be good to see employers pre-emptively take the lead.
Interesting as ever, Duncan. I find myself torn on the issue of pay at the moment. Most of those striking have the biggest problems hurtling towards them in terms of cost of living. I wonder whether (as ever) there is more balance here - after all, if everyone takes your advice and moves, the replacements are going to cost more than existing staff and (probably) without the same experience.
Good point, thanks. But I'm not sure in reality everyone will move - which still leaves the job market as a flex zone. However, employers need to have more compassion for the reality of day-to-day life for the lowest paid. I still don't think striking is the best way to achieve that. Would be good to see employers pre-emptively take the lead.