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Mornings: with Kaye Adams

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Do we need to crack down on the right to strike or protect it?

Also in the show why do some people develop "Super Helper Syndrome"? Just what is it - and have you got it? Plus our ask the vet pet surgery and the reality of job hunting with MS.

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The number of working days lost to strikes last month reached the highest in more than a decade, according to official figures out this morning.  
The Office for National Statistics said 417,000 working days were lost because of labour disputes in October 2022 - the highest since November 2011.   It comes as members of the RMT union have begun the first of two 48 hours stoppages -- as a fresh series of strikes threatens to cause significant disruption to key services  ahead of Christmas.  The action will severely  reduce Scotland's train network until Sunday. Meanwhile Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said he is working on "new tough laws" to protect people from strike disruption.
So how effective are strikes…are they the best way?

Kaye Asks:   Do we need to crack down on the right to strike or protect it?

Also on the show… 

SUPER HELPER SYNDROME
Why do some people develop Super Helper Syndrome?  Either you are a “super helper” or you know someone who is.   

EDUCATIONAL CHRISTMAS FILMS
What can Home Alone teach you about Physics? Can Christmas films still be educating our kids this festive season?

FESTIVE MEDICINES 
Why it’s important to do some health planning in the run up to Christmas.
We're being urged to keep a stock of our prescriptions and common seasonal medicines in the cabinet…but just what’s best practice - we have a guide from a pharmacist.

ASK THE VET
Our resident vet Ross Allan is back with some expert advice and answering your pet questions. 

DISABILITY JOB HUNTING
What's the reality of job hunting with MS?
Hollywood-actress Selma Blair has been speaking about her multiple sclerosis diagnosis saying she received:  "So much support, but I never got a job again."  So what’s the experience here in Scotland?

ARE GRANNIES GOING OUT OF FASHION?   
You can buy a Christmas card  with nan, nanny and grandma…but where are the cards with granny? Hard to find it seems. So are “grannies” going out of fashion?

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