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Virgin Atlantic Strike Cancelled

8th January 2008 Virgin Atlantic and the cabin crew union Unite, have agreed a resolution to the recent dispute over pay. Unite has now called off the industrial action planned for 9, 10, 16 and 17 January 2008.

Sir Richard Branson, President of Virgin Atlantic commented, "We are pleased that both sides have managed to avert strike action that was planned for this week and next. The outcome is a triumph of common sense and means that our passengers need not worry about getting to their destinations."

Brian Boyd, National Officer, Unite, added, “This agreement recognises the important contribution cabin crew make to the business and I am of the firm opinion that we now have the opportunity to ensure an improved relationship with Virgin Atlantic in the future.”

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