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Virgin Atlantic Pilots Will Strike Days Before Christmas

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The striking union represents about a third of the company’s pilots.

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Virgin Atlantic pilots will strike in the days leading up to Christmas as part of a battle over union recognition, according to a Friday report from BBC News. The strike is planned for December 22 through December 25, according to the Professional Pilots Union, three of the most profitable days for airlines each year due to holiday travel. About a third of the pilots that Virgin Atlantic employs belong to the union.

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