The British government is using military staff to bust striking public workers. The issue was discussed at the government’s so-called “COBRA” meeting which decides on security actions, including against terrorism.
Already 1,000 military personnel will miss Christmas breaks to cover for ambulance crews and border staff who are striking.
The nurses of the National Health Service are to start striking on Dec. 15. Ambulance workers and other NHS staff across England and Wales will strike on Dec. 21 over pay, and Border Force staff at airports and ports will strike from Dec. 23-26, and from Dec. 28-31. Rail workers are also scheduled to strike again over Christmas, as are Royal Mail staff. The government is taking an absolute hardline and even refusing to negotiate with the nurses union on pay increases, making the absurd claim that it would cost the taxpayers £28 billion.
