We can't imagine there will be too much public sympathy for the council workers' two-day strike.
Of course, on the face of it, they have a strong case - they have been offered a pay rise well below the rate of inflation.
But isn't that going to apply to all workers in the country this year?
The truth is that we are facing an economic crisis and we are all in the same boat together.
Whatever grievances they might have, it is impossible to see that council workers are a special case.
Council taxpayers also won't be pleased if council staff get a whopping pay rise - and their council tax soars.
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