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Harsh new contracts provoke Argos staff strike

BULLYING Argos bosses have botched the long-awaited launch of their latest catalogue by forcing warehouse workers into a walkout today against “sign or be sacked” contracts. 

Managers bulldozed through new contracts for distribution staff that include draconian new conditions by showing dissenters the door. 

But more than 1,000 determined Unite members began a strike this morning in a bid to get bosses around the table. 

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