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Firstly, far fewer private sector workers (estimates seem to vary from 15-30%) get *any pension at all. *It's hugely offensive watching relatively well-off and job-secure people protesting to keep taxpayers topping up their contributions.
Secondly, stop blaming "the bankers" for everything. It's immature and overly simplistic. Private debt, China/India et al's competetiveness and the resulting impact on employment and inflation, our demographic crisis and numerous other factors mean everyone is having to tighten their belts. Would you prefer your kids to pay for your pensions?
Thirdly, if what you want is higher pay, argue for that, not pensions as some sort of vague compensation.
Fourthly, if you want public support, don't strike while negotiations are still on-going. You just lost the moral highground.