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[Citius Altius Fortius]

I just heared that the union of the border guards is planning a strike in Heathrow on Thursday - has somebody better information about that?

[SwissO]

Yes, it is confirmed;
This is in the news here in Uk since mid last week !

Some people says that will have no impact... some other predict some queues at the borders (but that is usual !!! isn't it?)

PM hopes it will be cancelled....

http://www.world-first.co.uk/home/news/cameron-hits-out-at-strike-plans$48140.aspx

[Scotguy]

http://www.bbc.co.uk...ngland-18944489

Another possible strike during the games this time by train drivers

Also traffic problems

http://www.bbc.co.uk...london-18953088

[RobH]

Fucking unions. This is why people don't vote Labour.

[Scotguy]

If they go ahead London will be known as the strike games

[RobH]

No it won't - don't overexaggerate. People will manage but I can't believe how a union which already has negotiated a £600 bonus (I work in the private sector and have to work during the Games, where the **** is my Olympic bonus) is striking, They're fucking morons.

Edited by RobH, 23 July 2012 - 05:30 AM.

[Scotguy]

Has there been strikes during any other recent games?

[Sir Rols]

Yeah, gotta say, it is a pretty low act by those unions to jump into Olympic blackmail.

Can't help but think there could be a certain irony, that it was striking unions who marred the IOC evaluation commission to Paris in the 2012 race. It may not have affected any votes, but ...

[micheal_warren]

I agree it is a low act, but I am not suprised by it!

[gotosy]

Olympic Border Agency strike called off

Likely disruption at Heathrow airport avoided after union says government performed an about-turn on job cuts
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http://www.guardian....f?newsfeed=true