Originally Posted by Garage Joe:
IMO the major damage was done 1979 onwards. Trade Unions have increasingly lost power and thus workers have lost rights. These tinkerings are icing on the cake for the er, boss class. Labour activists have lost influence as the party relies on corporate money and is run by suits. No Debate. Judging by the recent Tory Conference there isn't much debate there either.
Pretty much agree with you. We are undergoing massive restructuring in our business and lots of job losses. The Unions have done absolutely nothing except say "it's all legal what they are doing", thanks unions for nothing.
As my mate says about politicians, different pigs snuffling same trough.