Can I say most of my post wasn't directed at you. I was also in rant mode with years of frustration coming out. The others have put it in much a better, more considered manner than me. Divide and rule is exactly the phrase that comes to mind.
Some sort of conspiracy? The reason so many public sector workers are striking is because of this rotten, corrupt, Tory government.
In answer to your question "Anyone else want to go on strike?", I believe junior doctors might/are likely to strike some time early next year, so yes there are...