Without getting into the public vs private sector debate as an economy needs people that support it financially and those that serve it, but we ALL have to accept the people are living longer and therefore have to work longer, around 1 in 5 will now live to 100+!!! Thats a 35 year pension which could never ever be covered by 45 years of contributions, simple maths (sorry teachers).
Fat Pensions are just not going to happen unless you are a banker or such so get real and accept the inevitable. I have heard people interviewed moaning about getting small pay increases that are not inline with inflation WELCOME TO THE REAL WORLD my company have made over £500m profit but i get a 2% rise because they are terrified of going under and rightly so!
Striking doesn't solve anything and never really has, a few of my staff had to take a day of their holiday or not get paid to look after their kids so ask them if they support strikes.
Nothing against teachers as i did some lecturing to pay my way through uni, just think they need to be realistic with their aims, the economy cant afford to let them retire early on a final salary pension plain and simple