... a shoe store in town. Along with seven other people Ellen had been dismissed from her previous job as an assistant in a well-known national store for allegedly stealing sweets. This occurred two years ago and the incident actually made front-page news in the local press. The store management had installed close circuit cameras in the store and had alleged that the members of staff were eating from the "Pic'n'Mix" sweets. Ellen maintained her innocence and had involved her union. After some legal battles she actually received £1000 compensation in an out-of-court settlement providing she did not go to the press with the story. The store management did not apologise or offer Ellen her job back. Ellen feels that she was treated unjustly and the union did not do everything it could have done. Ellen has kept a file of letters and press cuttings related to the incident two years ...

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