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Surprise as George Osborne encourages ‘more unpaid strikes’

The Chancellor denied rumours of a strike and insisted that the Government had gifted a one-day unpaid holiday to Britain’s hard-working public servants.

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Posted: Nov 30th, 2011
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British Airways passengers considering strike action

Flyers with BA have been unhappy of late with both the management and the unions, and have today called a ballot to consider a nationwide strike.

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Posted: May 12th, 2011
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Despots defend record round of bonuses in 2010

all being paid much more than David CameronMembers of the ‘Confederation of Dictators, Tyrants, Autocrats and Unelected Heads of State’ have been vigorously defending the latest round of bonuses that they have awarded themselves over the past twelve months – a year which has seen the public standing of brutal autocrats drop to its lowest level in over half a century.

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Posted: Feb 27th, 2011
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Stranded BA passengers praise human traffickers for getting them home

BA passengers stuck in far flung destinations such as Thailand, Australia and Iraq have praised the work of human trafficking gangs in getting them safely back to Britain.

‘Not only did they get me home on time,’ said Tracy Cox from Canvey Island, ‘but, as part of the deal, they also got me a job as a nanny.’

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Posted: Jun 5th, 2010
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Aid agencies alerted as BA strikers face starvation

International aid agencies have been put on high alert following claims that striking BA cabin crew are being starved back to work. ‘It was shocking to see senior staff with over twenty years loyal service being forced to eat World Traveller beef-or-chicken,’ said one striker, who cannot be named for fear of being given a wedgie by thuggish BA managers. Meanwhile, another picket line had to close early yesterday after the First Class canapés ran out.

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Posted: Jun 2nd, 2010
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