Well said Biggus!
Some public sector employees seem to think that their income should only ever go up. My income will fall by 20% this year compared with last. That's life....and just means that my contribution to the public purse will be that much smaller. I value the public sector employees' contribution and want to see them adequately rewarded, perhaps it's time to end their defined benefits pension schemes; it would put them on a par with the private sector, there might even be some spare cash to offer increased salaries.
MSOCS, you could then decide how much value you put on your pension!