That is the question.
2007-12-11 23:31:40 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The speed cameras would continue to rake in fines, the streets would remain empty of patrol officers and god bless us if our homes are burgled and our heads are kicked in on the streets. I do not think they will go on strike, just work to rule.
2007-12-12 03:00:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
They provide a vital service, and expect to be treated fairly. I do not support their Aims to have the right to go on Strike. Nor would I support the Armed Forces such means of Negotiating a wage rise . The only option open to them should be notice of resignation.
2007-12-12 08:35:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, we would unfortunately the present government is no different from the last, they expect the services to manage on a finance increase each year which is less than inflation. Sooner or later they say enough is enough. This has been brought about because they are focusing on health and education, the pot has only so many spoonfuls.
2007-12-11 23:36:00 · answer #3 · answered by mikeywills 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I bet the heating costs would go down at the local cop shop, cause that's where our local coppers spend all their time.Either there, or going out and catching those speeding infidel motorists on the M6 (I know speeding on Motorways is a highly serious offence). Bearing in mind that most on-street "Policing" is done by community "support" officers and volunteers, we probably wouldn't notice too much if they did go on strike.Still Tax on Petrol would have to increase to make up for the lost revenue from speeding fines.
2007-12-11 23:48:15 · answer #4 · answered by princekeyuk 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
The Police are not allowed, by act of Parliament, to go on strike. Furthermore, they have been offered a pay deal, in line with inflation, JUST THE SAME AS EVERYBODY ELSE.
Why should the Police be any different to health service workers, the armed forces or the Fire and Rescue Service????
They should take their pay rise and be flaming grateful for it. Their job is no more dangerous than mine is and I work in a hospital.
2007-12-11 23:42:40 · answer #5 · answered by Robin 5 · 3⤊ 3⤋
Oi don't knock the police, I for one feel a lot safer in my bed at night knowing the police are out checking tyre threads and tax discs.
Also, take aways would notice a decline in profits.
2007-12-12 06:06:09 · answer #6 · answered by raggyann 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sure you would, the coppers keep the population from flogging the suspicious, burning out the Arabs, and hanging people who speed through school zones. There wouldn't be riots, just a wholesale ethnic cleaning. Miss the cops? They
would be missed plenty, mostly by immigrants.
2007-12-11 23:37:53 · answer #7 · answered by Tacit Hue 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Yes we would, and its not the British Police Force, it only forces in England and Wales due to the fact the they are only getting a Paltry 1.9% rise, whereas Scottish Police are getting 2.5%
2007-12-11 23:34:25 · answer #8 · answered by poli_b2001 5 · 6⤊ 1⤋
I thought they were headlining the Isle of Wight festival next year - hope they don't go on strike for that, was looking forward to seeing them.
2007-12-12 09:12:56 · answer #9 · answered by The one 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh you would. The last time the p[olice were on strike I think in 1919 I am told it was bloody awful. I really men bloody
2007-12-12 02:21:13 · answer #10 · answered by Scouse 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋