Today all service sectors in England are protesting their shrinking retirement funds by taking part in a day of action walk out. Here in England the schools are not organized by a school board. The schools are part of a council connected to the government. Therefore, today the teachers are stepping out and taking part in a day of action to fight for their shrinking retirement funds. What does this mean to me? Most Schools in Newcastle are closed, thus no supply work needed meaning no work for me today. The metro is also closed, so Ryan was unable to take his usual mode of transportation to work. Thankfully he has met some fantastic people at work who have gone out of their way to come and pick him up at our doorstep.
I truly do feel for these service sector workers. I have been reading a few articles and seeing the amount of cut backs these workers are facing, and it’s ridiculous to say the least. The amount allotted to the workers for their pensions is laughable. I feel just awful because what if the councils are unable to negotiate with the people? Are they simply supposed to live off nothing, once they reach their retirement age? Another scary thing is that Canada still looks to England as a model when planning our own platform as a country, so maybe I’m witnessing my own future... YIKES!
Read more about the day of action here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-15936663
I would make my way into town to witness and learn more about this mess, but I would need a metro ride to get there.... and with them all closed today I am stuck in Gosforth and Jesmond all day.
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