Strike - Moral Dilemma?
Discussion
croyde said:
I am Freelance and one of my regular clients has asked me if I can work certain dates that the staff will be on strike.
I have not talked to them yet and I won't say what I think but I just wondered what the PH collective thought.
It's BBC workers striking over pensions BTW.
Fuk them, seruiously, the tax payer funds their pension. Fuk them. Do what ever you want, these lovies get all the perks and work in an area where lifes just another 'free lunch'.I have not talked to them yet and I won't say what I think but I just wondered what the PH collective thought.
It's BBC workers striking over pensions BTW.
If it was me, I'd work.
If you're on reasonable speaking terms with the striking folks, let them know you support their cause, but then go on to explain your financial position as a freelancer, as well as the impact it may have on future work if you were to stay away.
Then go to their boss and tell him/her what a bunch of s the strikers are and how they can rely on you whenever they need you.
If you're on reasonable speaking terms with the striking folks, let them know you support their cause, but then go on to explain your financial position as a freelancer, as well as the impact it may have on future work if you were to stay away.
Then go to their boss and tell him/her what a bunch of s the strikers are and how they can rely on you whenever they need you.
Edited by DavesFlaps on Friday 24th September 16:56
DavesFlaps said:
If it was me, I'd work.
If you're on reasonable speaking terms with the striking folks, let them know you support their cause, but then go on to explain your financial position as a freelancer, as well as the impact it may have on future work if you were to stay away.
Then go to their boss and tell him/her what a bunch of s the strikers are and how they can rely on you whenever they need you.
If you're on reasonable speaking terms with the striking folks, let them know you support their cause, but then go on to explain your financial position as a freelancer, as well as the impact it may have on future work if you were to stay away.
Then go to their boss and tell him/her what a bunch of s the strikers are and how they can rely on you whenever they need you.
Edited by DavesFlaps on Friday 24th September 16:56
croyde said:
I am Freelance and one of my regular clients has asked me if I can work certain dates that the staff will be on strike.
I have not talked to them yet and I won't say what I think but I just wondered what the PH collective thought.
It's BBC workers striking over pensions BTW.
You are freelance, so not your issue. Work as normal. I assume you wouldn't get paid if you didn't work.I have not talked to them yet and I won't say what I think but I just wondered what the PH collective thought.
It's BBC workers striking over pensions BTW.
croyde said:
I am Freelance and one of my regular clients has asked me if I can work certain dates that the staff will be on strike.
I have not talked to them yet and I won't say what I think but I just wondered what the PH collective thought.
It's BBC workers striking over pensions BTW.
you are Chris Moyles or 'Comedy Dave' and I claim my Five Pounds.....I have not talked to them yet and I won't say what I think but I just wondered what the PH collective thought.
It's BBC workers striking over pensions BTW.
(both free lancers at the BeeB)
eldar said:
croyde said:
I am Freelance and one of my regular clients has asked me if I can work certain dates that the staff will be on strike.
I have not talked to them yet and I won't say what I think but I just wondered what the PH collective thought.
It's BBC workers striking over pensions BTW.
You are freelance, so not your issue. Work as normal. I assume you wouldn't get paid if you didn't work.I have not talked to them yet and I won't say what I think but I just wondered what the PH collective thought.
It's BBC workers striking over pensions BTW.
They are not striking because they are terribly underpaid or being taken advantage of, or being thrown out of their homes or their children are being asked to work . . . . so it's not a serious issue, possibly a contractual dispute . . . so I would work and be grateful for the money.
TVR Moneypit said:
Blue Meanie said:
Do you think the BBC staff would come out to support you?
Would they bks.As has already been said, fuk em. Workshy leftie bunch of freeloading useless s. Fuk em.
If that isn't clear enough for you, then I'll make my position clear. Yes, I'd work.
Oh, and fuk em.
Tommy Cooper said:
TVR Moneypit said:
Blue Meanie said:
Do you think the BBC staff would come out to support you?
Would they bks.As has already been said, fuk em. Workshy leftie bunch of freeloading useless s. Fuk em.
If that isn't clear enough for you, then I'll make my position clear. Yes, I'd work.
Oh, and fuk em.
ukwill said:
Tommy Cooper said:
TVR Moneypit said:
Blue Meanie said:
Do you think the BBC staff would come out to support you?
Would they bks.As has already been said, fuk em. Workshy leftie bunch of freeloading useless s. Fuk em.
If that isn't clear enough for you, then I'll make my position clear. Yes, I'd work.
Oh, and fuk em.
Do not ever, ever, cross a picket line. If you disagree with the strike, take it up with the strikers rather than sucking down on management cock.
If the BBC management can bring in people who can work through the strike, then what little leverage the strikers have is destroyed. Do you want to be responsible for that? The balance of power will shift wholly to the corporate wes who run the BBC, and they will be able to treat the employees however badly they like, if you give them that power.
Are you going to give them that power ?
If the BBC management can bring in people who can work through the strike, then what little leverage the strikers have is destroyed. Do you want to be responsible for that? The balance of power will shift wholly to the corporate wes who run the BBC, and they will be able to treat the employees however badly they like, if you give them that power.
Are you going to give them that power ?
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