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Forum: General Chat 12 Dec 22, 07:50 PM
Replies: 496
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Posted By barryp1
So what people want in the future is to abandon...

So what people want in the future is to abandon the wage review body and the unions get immediate direct access to a government minister to discuss wages.

If people can't see how politically...
Forum: General Chat 11 Dec 22, 11:14 PM
Replies: 496
Views: 41,481
Posted By barryp1
Pensioners aren't wage earners. They can't change...

Pensioners aren't wage earners. They can't change jobs or work extra hours. State pensions are not comparable to public sector pay and nurses for example will receive retirement incomes far greater...
Forum: General Chat 11 Dec 22, 03:54 PM
Replies: 496
Views: 41,481
Posted By barryp1
There is no legal right to strike and indeed it...

There is no legal right to strike and indeed it is illegal if certain conditions are not met e.g. you have to be a member of a union which has over 50% representation amongst the striking workers.
...
Forum: General Chat 11 Dec 22, 03:10 PM
Replies: 496
Views: 41,481
Posted By barryp1
Did I say in support of the Ukrainian ...

Did I say in support of the Ukrainian government?

This is a thread about the nurses. If you want to start a thread suggesting we are wrong with our foreign policy then do so.

As for suggesting...
Forum: General Chat 11 Dec 22, 01:10 PM
Replies: 496
Views: 41,481
Posted By barryp1
Yes but every time anyone produces it you find...

Yes but every time anyone produces it you find some obscure political blog for the sake of argument.

Political argument is banned.
Forum: General Chat 11 Dec 22, 01:09 PM
Replies: 496
Views: 41,481
Posted By barryp1
That is too easy. The main drivers of current...

That is too easy. The main drivers of current inflation are food and energy prices and most people will recognise the Ukraine effect. Try reading up on the breakdown of the CPI and you will realise...
Forum: General Chat 10 Dec 22, 11:14 PM
Replies: 496
Views: 41,481
Posted By barryp1
Nowhere as good as some of the rubbish posted on...

Nowhere as good as some of the rubbish posted on here.

Seriously it is amazing how many people do not understand that sacrifices have to be made to support Ukraine.
Forum: General Chat 10 Dec 22, 11:01 PM
Replies: 496
Views: 41,481
Posted By barryp1
Me, can you prove me wrong?

Me, can you prove me wrong?
Forum: General Chat 10 Dec 22, 02:25 PM
Replies: 496
Views: 41,481
Posted By barryp1
It's a combination of the direct assistance to...

It's a combination of the direct assistance to Ukraine and the inflation result of the increased fuel costs.
Forum: General Chat 9 Dec 22, 11:06 PM
Replies: 496
Views: 41,481
Posted By barryp1
No I would say there is a Ukraine factor of at...

No I would say there is a Ukraine factor of at least 7 % which should be a sacrifice to be paid. So a 5% increase is about right.
Forum: General Chat 9 Dec 22, 08:12 PM
Replies: 496
Views: 41,481
Posted By barryp1
I had to go back to see that this thread is about...

I had to go back to see that this thread is about the nurses strike.

A useful diversion for some but we are now closer to seeing people die because a profession built on vocation has been hijacked...
Forum: General Chat 8 Dec 22, 09:21 PM
Replies: 496
Views: 41,481
Posted By barryp1
In answer to your last question the answer is yes...

In answer to your last question the answer is yes it is too much.

If we are to resist Putin and support the Ukrainian people, whose suffering is far greater than the poorest people in the UK,then...
Forum: General Chat 8 Dec 22, 09:12 PM
Replies: 496
Views: 41,481
Posted By barryp1
I don't think I've done anything of the sort. ...

I don't think I've done anything of the sort.

I think the RCN need to change tack but again that is not slating their intelligene.
Forum: General Chat 8 Dec 22, 08:01 PM
Replies: 496
Views: 41,481
Posted By barryp1
The point about changes to the law are relevant...

The point about changes to the law are relevant and we can look back to the General Strike of 1926 to see what happened then.
Forum: General Chat 8 Dec 22, 07:58 PM
Replies: 496
Views: 41,481
Posted By barryp1
Neil, As someone else said the thread has gone...

Neil, As someone else said the thread has gone around in a circle and we are where we are.

I have tried to envisage how this will end and can not come up with a scenario which will please...
Forum: General Chat 8 Dec 22, 07:45 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,900
Posted By barryp1
I hope he is good with spreadsheets. I've never...

I hope he is good with spreadsheets. I've never heard anyone claim 5 years and I have yet to find a calculation which suggests 6 years. Perhaps he would share his workings with those still planning...
Forum: General Chat 6 Dec 22, 10:41 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 12,642
Posted By barryp1
So you believe everyone should have a pay rise...

So you believe everyone should have a pay rise equal to the highest union demand which is 19.4%?
Forum: General Chat 6 Dec 22, 10:38 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 12,642
Posted By barryp1
4% today back dated to April and another 4% next...

4% today back dated to April and another 4% next April.
Forum: General Chat 6 Dec 22, 09:08 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 12,642
Posted By barryp1
You don't realise there is a war causing most of...

You don't realise there is a war causing most of the inflation.

At this moment in time it is reasonable that we should all be making sacrifices but some have selfishness built in.

If people...
Forum: General Chat 6 Dec 22, 06:11 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,081
Posted By barryp1
Follow other advice and change radiators, boilers...

Follow other advice and change radiators, boilers or whatever or heat the room up properly.

You have a choice.
Forum: General Chat 6 Dec 22, 10:24 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,081
Posted By barryp1
This is the problem. You are not giving it a...

This is the problem. You are not giving it a chance to get warm. Once it reaches a temperature you like you should be able to manage it without being on all of the time.
Forum: General Chat 5 Dec 22, 01:45 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,081
Posted By barryp1
Earlier in the thread you said the room did not...

Earlier in the thread you said the room did not warm up after a couple of hours. Have you tried leaving the heating on all day?
Forum: General Chat 4 Dec 22, 09:00 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,900
Posted By barryp1
I must admit that if I had paid over £14000 for...

I must admit that if I had paid over £14000 for solar panels I would be reluctant to admit I had made a mistake.

Solar panels, in the Uk, will probably only last 20/25 years and batteries only...
Forum: General Chat 4 Dec 22, 12:48 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,900
Posted By barryp1
If the panels only save 76% then payback is...

If the panels only save 76% then payback is nearer 10 years.

However the whole system may only have a life of 20 years with at least one battery change.

I think solar panel salesmen have a...
Forum: General Chat 3 Dec 22, 10:29 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 12,911
Posted By barryp1
What is a decent pay rise that RM can afford?

What is a decent pay rise that RM can afford?
Forum: General Chat 3 Dec 22, 10:26 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 12,911
Posted By barryp1
Letter volume across the UK dropped by 7.8billion...

Letter volume across the UK dropped by 7.8billion in 2021 whereas parcel volumes increased by 4.2billion.

With respect being a postman doesn't necessarily give you better access to the data than...
Forum: General Chat 1 Dec 22, 02:59 PM
Replies: 496
Views: 41,481
Posted By barryp1
I have no respect for executives earning over...

I have no respect for executives earning over £200k a year but even if that was a statutory ceiling it would not go far spread out amongst the lowest paid.

We are at the beginning of a ticking...
Forum: General Chat 1 Dec 22, 11:57 AM
Replies: 496
Views: 41,481
Posted By barryp1
I think most people will agree with this post but...

I think most people will agree with this post but with the exception of the last paragraph. Striking isn't a case of audacity but one of selfishness and disregard for others.
Forum: General Chat 30 Nov 22, 11:38 PM
Replies: 496
Views: 41,481
Posted By barryp1
AS I said it is impossible to guarantee...

AS I said it is impossible to guarantee lifesaving care.
Forum: General Chat 30 Nov 22, 11:34 PM
Replies: 496
Views: 41,481
Posted By barryp1
That can't be guaranteed.

That can't be guaranteed.
Forum: General Chat 30 Nov 22, 11:29 PM
Replies: 496
Views: 41,481
Posted By barryp1
Is a patient dying considered an inconvenience?

Is a patient dying considered an inconvenience?
Forum: General Chat 25 Nov 22, 09:00 PM
Replies: 496
Views: 41,481
Posted By barryp1
It's so dissapointing when you include a quote...

It's so dissapointing when you include a quote "You might disagree and tbh I don't care."

Only dialogue will ever get results and I expected better of you.


Some of your examples deserve...
Forum: General Chat 25 Nov 22, 08:01 PM
Replies: 496
Views: 41,481
Posted By barryp1
The NHS never planned at its inception for the...

The NHS never planned at its inception for the ageing of our population.

Successive governments, of both colours, have made no attempt to introduce reforms to adjust to the changeing demands.
...
Forum: General Chat 25 Nov 22, 07:28 PM
Replies: 496
Views: 41,481
Posted By barryp1
OK I'll bite, what is a professional pay? ...

OK I'll bite, what is a professional pay?

Does it mean that nurses with degrees deserve a bigger increase than the non degree workers in the NHS?
Forum: General Chat 25 Nov 22, 07:24 PM
Replies: 496
Views: 41,481
Posted By barryp1
a) makes no sense at all and existing pension...

a) makes no sense at all and existing pension contributions are irrelevant to the discussion.

b) equally you are ignoring the fact that a pay increase will also involve higher pension costs for...
Forum: General Chat 25 Nov 22, 06:00 PM
Replies: 496
Views: 41,481
Posted By barryp1
The 17% is disingenuous because it ignores the...

The 17% is disingenuous because it ignores the employers pension contribution of 14.38%

A 17% pay increase is actually 19.44%
Forum: General Chat 22 Nov 22, 05:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,415
Posted By barryp1
I've never been there but money laundering comes...

I've never been there but money laundering comes to mind.
Forum: General Chat 22 Nov 22, 05:02 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 28,253
Posted By barryp1
If only you could see all of the posts pre covid...

If only you could see all of the posts pre covid from people who used to argue it was free.
Forum: General Chat 19 Nov 22, 10:17 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,696
Posted By barryp1
Of course I do. Don't be sensitive. Where I...

Of course I do. Don't be sensitive.

Where I live diesel is now over 25p a litre dearer than petrol.
Forum: General Chat 19 Nov 22, 05:52 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,696
Posted By barryp1
Where can you do 550 miles at 70mph?

Where can you do 550 miles at 70mph?
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