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US trade unionists confront privateer FirstGroup
US TRADE unionists trekked all the way to Aberdeen to confront transnational transport privateer FirstGroup at its AGM yesterday.
The firm faced a minority shareholder rebellion as its board asked investors to sign off on a £1.9 million pay package for head honcho Tim O’Toole — a staggering 86 per cent pay rise.
The deal represents an £800,000 raise in the space of a year, with an annual bonus of £600,000.
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