Those savings may take some time to filter through into hard cash and it may be that the government could fill the gap to allow an immediate pay rise.

BBC: Blair warns strikers they cannot win

The head of the rail company, SNCF, offered an immediate pay increase of 0.7% with an additional 0.5% later in the year as well as a pause in the restructuring.

BBC: France crippled by rail strike

Rather than using coaching and scout resources to gain an advantage in scouting or strategic development during a work stoppage many owners have already inserted lockout clause which allows for an immediate reduction in pay and even termination in the event of a prolonged work stoppage.

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