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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Mark Sweney

BT staff to strike on 29 July and 1 August

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BT engineers and call centre staff are to stage two 24-hour strikes. Photograph: BT/PA

BT staff are to go on strike on 29 July and 1 August in the first nationwide action at the telecoms company in 35 years, with consequences for customers across the country having broadband services installed or faults fixed.

The two 24-hour strikes by BT engineers and call centre staff belonging to the Communication Workers Union (CWU) represents the majority of its 58,000-strong frontline workforce.

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