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James Robertson. (Brickbats).


During an argument, James Robertson James Robertson may refer to:
  • James Robertson (activist), Sustainability advocate
  • James Robertson (early American) (1742–1814), American farmer and explorer.
 threatened a fellow city worker with an ax. For that, Robertson--who had previously served 13 years for kicking a man to death--was given five years in prison. As you might expect, he was also fired by the Manchester Manchester, city, England
Manchester (măn`chəstər, –chĕs'tər), city and metropolitan district (1991 pop. 397,400), NW England, on the Irwell, Medlock, Irk, and Tib rivers.
, England, city government. But an employment tribunal Employment Tribunals are inferior courts in Great Britain which have statutory jurisdiction to hear many kinds of disputes between employers and employees. The most common disputes being concerned with unfair dismissal and discrimination.  has ruled that he was unfairly sacked sack 1  
n.
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a. A large bag of strong coarse material for holding objects in bulk.

b. A similar container of paper or plastic.

c. The amount that such a container can hold.

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 and awarded him two weeks back pay. The city council is considering its options, but a spokesman says the cost of an appeal would probably be greater than the cost of the award.
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Author:Oliver, Charles
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Date:Aug 1, 2003
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