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‘I felt shame’: former BA worker locked in legal battle after losing job of 30 years

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Cabin crew worker was among thousands of staff laid off during pandemic in what MPs called a ‘national disgrace’ During a 30-year career as a member of British Airways’ cabin crew, Tess De Mello took pride in a job well done, saying she regularly went above and beyond to make passengers more comfortable. To her, the role was more than just employment – it was part of her identity. “I took pride,” she said.

“I really took pride in myself, I took pride in my role, I took pride in everything because it was everything I wanted to be.”

Read the original report at The Guardian.

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