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Non Gaming Discussions => Off-Topic => Topic started by: ooseven on May 26, 2004, 01:24:12 AM

Title: How not to do a Union "get-to-gether"
Post by: ooseven on May 26, 2004, 01:24:12 AM

The more you read about it.. the more it sounds like Big Kids having a fight over some toys.

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Aslef trio suspended over \'brawl\'
 
 
Aslef\'s general secretary Shaun Brady has been suspended
Train drivers\' union Aslef has suspended three of its officials after an alleged brawl at a barbecue at its north London offices.
The alleged incident involved general secretary Shaun Brady, assistant general secretary Mick Blackburn and president Martin Samways.

It is claimed a party at the union\'s Hampstead headquarters on 20 May ended in a fight.

Mr Brady says he is angry at the union executive\'s suspension decision.

Aslef - the Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen - represents some 17,000 members
 
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/3745745.stm

"better" still they have their Annual meeting next month.

The Press who are going to cover the meeting, are "joking" that they want Ring Side tickets for then the Fight Club Part 2 kicks off.

Title: How not to do a Union "get-to-gether"
Post by: Road Kill Recipies on May 28, 2004, 01:52:20 AM

I have to admit when I heard this on the news I had a bit of a chuckle. A bunch of pissed up union bosses at a barbeque. Its so insane it has to be true.