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Original post by THE NEW YORK TIMES and software by Elliott Back

About 1,300 workers at Bernard Matthew’s turkey factories are to take strike action in a row over pay, a union announces.
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Original post by ISABEL KERSHNER and software by Elliott Back

The chief executive given the task of boosting the fortunes of Bernard Matthews has left the business.
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Original post by A. O. SCOTT and software by Elliott Back

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Original post by SIMON REYNOLDS and software by Elliott Back

Consumer goods giant Unilever announces it is to cut more than 300 jobs over the next 12 months.
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Original post by CARYN JAMES and software by Elliott Back

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Original post by PETER STEINFELS and software by Elliott Back

Hundreds of workers at two UK Coca-Cola distribution centres walk out after turning down a 2.5% pay rise.