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BA strike back on

20th May 2010 BA strike back on

A strike by BA cabin crew will start next week after the court of appeal overturned an injunction against the strike.

Unite has won its appeal.

A five day strike by BA's cabin crew is now expected to go ahead next Monday. Two further five day stoppages will also go ahead.

Lady Justice Smith sided with the Lord Chief Justice to allow Unite's appeal against a high court injunction on the strike.

The court of appeal overturned an injunction against the strike over a technical breach of the rules on how Unite informed its members of the ballot result in February.

Two of the three judges backed Unite's appeal. We are now waiting to hear the reaction from union leaders outside court.

As the injunction has been lifted, technically cabin crew can go strike now, as they have already given notice of the walk out. Shop stewards are due to meet this morning on whether to start the strike tonight or wait until next Monday.

BA could now appeal to the supreme court.

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