If you haven't seen it, I think you will like the Shock Doctrine Roz.

Strikes used to be a great way of getting the publics opinion to raise an issue. They are a great example of all that is good in a democracy as opposed to the countries run by the likes of Pinochet where people who protested just disappeared.

FD Roosevelt once met with a group of activists who sought his support for bold legislation. He listened to their arguments for some time and then said, "You've convinced me. Now go out and make me do it."

There were over 4000 strikes in the USA that year. Sweeping changes and reform followed.

Strikes are a great way of highlighting issues, raising problems and getting the message across to gather public support to get their employees a fairer deal. Some unions have abused this position, some haven't bothered to support their employees, some seem to be self serving.

It's up to the unions to put forward their case to the general public. If they really want 'change' they have to get us (the general public) on side too, not just their members.

They would be better off doing that than making silly statements like the one about Jeremy Clarksons silly statements.