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THE TUC's DAY of national inactivity, May 14 should not be dismissed as political lunacy nor should it be paraded as a show of labour solidarity. In our democratic society we have the right to conduct our lives, within the law, in which ever way we choose.
The choice on May 14 gives us all the opportunity to show who we range behind. This we can do by parading with the TUC or reporting for work, despite the problems that might bring. To stay away from both is the easy and ineffectual way out.
In the past the road transport industry has served the public well and faithfully. The haulage strikes, still of vivid memory, were untypical. They brought to public attention the importance of the industry and won many friends and supporters. Striking this Wednesday may undo that good if people are deprived the right to work and earn.
Operators must make their position clear to their staff. It cannot be left to each employee to do their own thing without some guidance.
The day of inactivity will cost the Country 000m that will be reflected eventually in the pockets of every wage earner and pensioner.
This is a futile exercise. Only those full-time trade union officials who will be officially on duty at the demonstrations are guaranteed their salaries. The rank and file marchers, or is it grass root members, will be on one day, SELF-IMPOSED 'SUSPENSION.