Re public sector, the wider public mood senses the need for cuts so lets get it on, let 'em strike until the unions are bankrupt, maybe then we can get back to business.
The private sector pays what it is profitable to pay - & more usually gives you the road unless you are contributing to profit. The public sector is like employees of a bankrupt firm, they have to go.
Why oh why are these union chiefs not told that its irrelevant how much the private sector is paying or employing, it doesnt cost the state a penny, in fact it contributes to the state in taxes & PRSI.
On the other hand the employer of your public sector members is bankrupt and the entire nation is not happy to borrow endlessly to keep the worlds biggest sheltered employment scheme afloat. No mon, no fun.
The private sector pays what it is profitable to pay - & more usually gives you the road unless you are contributing to profit. The public sector is like employees of a bankrupt firm, they have to go.
Why oh why are these union chiefs not told that its irrelevant how much the private sector is paying or employing, it doesnt cost the state a penny, in fact it contributes to the state in taxes & PRSI.
On the other hand the employer of your public sector members is bankrupt and the entire nation is not happy to borrow endlessly to keep the worlds biggest sheltered employment scheme afloat. No mon, no fun.
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