Mum to be's bump is really starting to show now, as Junior continues to grow and grow - it'll be 2 weeks now until we get the next scan, which I can't wait for.
On the work front, we've been offered - and told we're getting - a 2.5% pay rise this year after negotiations. It's a small victory - the Government wanted to give us 2.35%. 0.15% is a wee bit extra.
At least we're getting our pay rise back dated to September 1st, when it was due. The SNP have at least got that right. Meanwhile, Jacqui Smith - the right Honourable Home Secretary has said that in England and Wales the pay award is not being backdated. This effectively gives cops south of the border a 1.9% pay rise - in real terms, a pay cut.
I think she's sealed her fate with that one. All the talk now is how this might be the straw that breaks the camels back, and how the Fed want the right to strike. Powerful words, but in reality, taking a pay cut, then losing pay through striking is not something we can all afford to do, no matter how noble the cause. I have mouths to feed, first and foremost.
Maybe it won't come to strikes - maybe it'll be working to rule. Who knows.
I know people don't always like the Police in this country, but the alternative is martial law, provided most likely by a motley crew of PSCOs and squaddies.
Would you like a light for your pipe?
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2 comments:
ummm....mum to be thinking that dad to be is getting way too political for baby here :-)
it's never too early for a political opinion! DTB
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