Quote by Frances O'Grady
My impression is that most women public service workers have a long fuse. Precisely because they care so deeply about services, more than anyone, they still want to find a sensible and fair negotiated agreement. But their patience has run out.
Summary
This quote suggests that women public service workers tend to be patient and understanding individuals who deeply care about providing quality services. They are willing to go the extra mile to find sensible and fair resolutions through negotiation. However, their patience has reached its limit, indicating that ongoing issues or lack of progress have caused them to become frustrated and discontented.