Industrial Action
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Mini workers threaten strike over tea breaks
No, we haven't slipped back in time to 1978. There really is a threat of a strike at BMW's Mini plant in Cowley. 97% of workers called for a strike in a consultation by the unions, and there is now an official strike ballot
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Fuel sales soar after Government apparently hits panic button
Petrol sales went up by 45% yesterday, and diesel by 20%, seemingly the result of the Government's suggestion that drivers stock up prior to a tanker driver strike. "People, but especially businesses, should look at their contingency
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"Get fuel, quick!" is Government's pre-strike advice
The Government has urged motorists to fill with fuel now or risk being immobile over the Easter weekend. The advice - not explicit, but implied when a Downing Street spokesman said drivers should take "prudent" steps to ensure they
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Cabin crew strike to cause chaos for BA passengers
Those who have already booked their holidays this year could face misery at the airport as British Airways cabin crew voted yesterday in favour of industrial action. A massive 81 per cent of the 12,000 BA staff voted in favour of strikes that could
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