make do and mend for tougher times

Byatt

I have crossed a picket line. Well, more than once. I chose not to strike because of principles I held at the time but believe me when I say, people change drastically when it comes to non strikers. I wasn't the only one not striking, we were all "sent to Coventry", which as we worked in a govt office and had to communicate as dealing with the public all the time, led to some pretty heated discussions. There were other things done, we were called scabs, "stuff" left on our desks, some violence, but I prefer not to remember now. It was grim, and we as an office never recovered, on both sides. People I thought were friends one day, were not speaking to me the next.

Next time, I went on strike. Couldn't win, because my dad said, "I never went on strike in all my life!" and he was staunch labour. He was pretty disgusted with me.

kidcat

Byatt - when I was at college the lecturers regularly went on strike, after the first time ( I was off anyway) they treated the students who crossed much differently. So was very careful never to cross.

fuddle

I'm torn. The one they are in is £6.77 and Unison is £3.50 per month. The girls told me GMB was £3.50 too. I'm going to email GMB and ask about it.

Possession

While I approve of the right to strike, I rarely approve of actual strikes. I also approve of the work of unions but deeply despise many of the leaders of unions who are out for all the perks they can get. Tied serviced apartment until death, anyone?! So just call me Ms Wishywashy.
Mince and dumplings for tea for the first time ever - a big hit!!!

Byatt

kidcat wrote: »

Byatt - when I was at college the lecturers regularly went on strike, after the first time ( I was off anyway) they treated the students who crossed much differently. So was very careful never to cross.

It's amazing the transformation in people. I was in my lates 20's I think, still quite naive in the ways of people. It was a horrible period in my life. Made more difficult as my bosses were union leaders! The strikers got good reports. :eek: One even tried to get me to change my mind on the pretext of discussing work. Very carefully worded but threatening nonetheless. Silly me, didn't listen. :rotfl:

fuddle

I would find it very difficult to go into work while others around me were on strike, fighting for my rights. But, I don't know whether striking does anything other than allow the council a load of money in their pot due to lost workers pay. I definitely would not cross a picket line. Nope, no way. My grandad would be furious (a miner)

ginnyknit

Thank you all for your advice it is appreciated. The young lady tomorrow will have lots of questions to answer!

Fuddle you are allowed to be fed up somedays you know, its hard work raising a family, working and trying to plan your future. As for the unuin - join one please,DD has had hell at work with them giving her stupid shifts and ignoring the fact she is dyslexic (told in advance) and every time the union has stepped up and helped her, they are fab.

Think we are all about to find out just how clever we are at pennypinching and making do and mending. Just been to Mr A and there wasnt a whoopsie to be found apart from some bread rolls at 10p. Im afraid depsite my best efforts my bread is still heavy and we dont like it mcuh. Its ok toasted but sadly OH hates bread pudding

Byatt

Sorry, didn't mean to be a downer about unions, definitely would be a different woman now.:p Power to the people! :T

Can anyone answer my question about terracotta and mould? I think you're skimming my posts, :rotfl:, you see my posts and think oh gawd, it's her!

craigywv

Byatt wrote: »

Sorry, didn't mean to be a downer about unions, definitely would be a different woman now.:p Power to the people! :T

Can anyone answer my question about terracotta and mould? I think you're skimming my posts, :rotfl:, you see my posts and think oh gawd, it's her!

:rotfl:lol think that happens to mine as well. cant help with your question though sorry.

Byatt

craigywv wrote: »

:rotfl:lol think that happens to mine as well. cant help with your question though sorry.

What d'ya mean you can't help with my question?! :eek: How are we gonna cope with the Z's (won't say the full word in case I get banned) if we don't know how to deal with terracotta and mould? ;)

edit, yayyyy, :T I G00gled and found this, http://www.mumsnet.com/Talk/good_housekeeping/509632-mouldy-terracotta-dishes/AllOnOnePage

I don't feel so bad now.