Sometimes it’s difficult to grasp exactly what planet some people live on.  We’re in the midst of one of the deepest and worst recessions ever, companies are falling down around people’s feet, and unemployment is creeping towards 3 million.  The private sector has been hit incredibly hard. 

And yet the public sector (or at least the Unions) feel that they should be immune to any such problems, and not only should have their jobs protected, but also feel that pay rises should be honoured.

To coin a phrase my dad might use, it beggars belief. (more…)