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McDonald's staff hold first-ever UK strike over pay and working conditions

Around 40 workers gathered outside two restaurants, before attending a protest outside parliament.

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Sep 4th 2017, 2:18 PM

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Thursday: Dunnes Stores strike... Friday: Dunnes Stores dismissals

The retailer has escalated the hardline nature of its employee relations by apparently letting some striking staff go in the wake of the workers’ action on 2 April.

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Apr 8th 2015, 6:04 PM