Strike!



Marching in London

We were on strike today!  It might seem a bit odd that I am taking part in industrial action in an other country but I think it is important to show your support because you never know where you will be when you retire!  The strike was a public sector strike on the issue of pension cuts and a later retirement age (Retire at 68?! Madness!).  I saw a variety of good signs of protest.  My favourite one was from a teacher who's sign said he didn't want to die at his desk.  No kidding.  I would say 68 is too late an age to retire.  Do you want a 68 year old nurse doing 12 hour shifts and sticking needles in you?  Do you want a 68 year old teacher dealing with 30 teenagers?  It all seems a bit mad.  Anyways, I was good to take part and it has broken up the week nicely.  It feels like the week is completely more manageable once it has been broken up into chunks.  I think we should strike every Wednesday.  I got to go to the post office and the bank during regular business hours which never happens and I vacuumed the house completely before going out.  I don't think I can handle the pay reduction that I am taking for striking each week though so I will just wait til the next one comes along.  And there will be more...