Originally Posted by
strichener
no-one should be "immensely grateful" to an employer that meets their contractual obligations.
I would be amazed if membership of the final salary scheme was a contractual entitlement. If it is, don't go on strike go to court.
I suspect that in reality it's a perk, and it would be the somewhat predictable response of a unionised industry to threaten strike action, rather than be grateful for what has been received over the last 15 - 20 years.
That's gratitude for you