30 for 30 Year of the Scab

[Blue Maverick]

another great documentary by ESPN, begs the question what would you do, if Premier league players went on strike but you got the call to play for City but as a scab player, would you?
Personally I could never cross a picket line, I’ve been on strike twice and just couldn’t.

 

[KnaresboroughBlue]

Yes, I would if I thought the strike call was unjustified. I suspect I'd be a long, long way down the list of those invited to play though.

 

[Tuearts right boot]

Any idea why they would want to go on strike in the first place ?

 

[urban genie]

If there is a strike you dont cross a picket, that simple, if we had a player that did then he/she could fuck off

 

[Barcon]

How much are they paying?

 

[paulchapo]

I was on strike for 16 months in Dover in the 1988 seaman's dispute. It was an eye opener, not only just what you are up against, particularly in that era, but the character of people who scab a strike. A different breed lacking a certain something. You are betraying people you call friends and siding with a company that will throw you to the wolves as soon as you've served your purpose. Years later I was forced to work with some and every single one was selfish and self serving and would shop you to the bosses and company for the slightest thing. A few struggled to live with the fact they scabbed but these were not many, indeed some were proud they had.

I never scabbed a strike and never would.

 

[Fame Monster]

Depends on what the strike was over

 

[Ban-jani]

If there is a strike you dont cross a picket, that simple, if we had a player that did then he/she could fuck off

Not if you fundamentally disagree with it.

Nobody should be a sheep.

 

[urban genie]

Not if you fundamentally disagree with it.

Nobody should be a sheep.

If you are a member and a strike vote is won you strike or you are a ****

If you are not a member then no ill will is given.

If you are noyta normal staff member and take a paid days job to take up the slack you are a scab

 

[Ban-jani]

If you are a member and a strike vote is won you strike or you are a ****

If you are not a member then no ill will is given.

If you are noyta normal staff member and take a paid days job to take up the slack you are a scab

Again, it all depends on circumstances. If you totally disagree with the union, you should be able to leave it and work if you wish and it’s no one else’s business if you do.

Of course there will be occasions also, where it’s the shitty thing to do.