LBC Views: Striking rail workers will alienate huge portions of the working population who have no choice but to travel to work, and who will suffer financially if they don’t. rachaelvenables
But, every now and then, the technique gives you a brilliant insight into the views of the general public.
Moreover, if you have a secure position and an annual wage, being a bit late in because the train was cancelled or the bus full, won't cost you pay. We're talking here about shift workers, cleaners, construction workers and electricians, who made it clear to me in every single interview that they cannot work from home, and if they can't get into work, they don't get paid.
That’s why Labour has come so unstuck, unable and unwilling to either denounce or support the strikes.
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