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The mood in the old bus could be described as festive and joyful, as the group of men and women of all ages pass through the suburbs of Toulouse while singing and laughing. The sights include not only the huge factories of Airbus, but also the small houses with swimming pools where the managers and employees of this giant of aviation enjoy this mild day in january. The attentive observer, however, will remark that the songs aren't those of your regular schooltrip: the repertoire is witness to the fact that it is the Confédération nationale du travail that has organised this trip for its members and everybody else who wanted to come along. And the joy is just a symptom of the nervousness about what might be awaiting everybody in a few minutes time.