20th September 2012, 06:54 PM
Carrickavoy Wrote:Which are?? The recent success of the South African miners and the Chicago teachers would suggest striking can be a powerfully effective tool for the majority to wrestle power back from the minority..
And more power to them. I was the secretary of a large trade union branch for a number of years. One of the most important tools in our trade union 'arsenal' was the rule book (OK admittedly it was local government). Amazing sometimes how fast or how slow the wheels of progress can turn when everyone adheres to the rulebook......
With peace and consolation hath dismist, And calm of mind all passion spent...