Asda Wealdstone – along with stores across the UK – is
falling apart, warns GMB Union
Asda workers in Wealdstone will vote on strike action over a
series of workplace issues.
Dozens of GMB members, representing almost 70 per cent of the
workforce, will take part in the vote between 26 April and 17
May.
Workers are angry at a series of issues including:
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Cuts in hours
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Poor quality training
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Bullying management
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Health and safety issues not being addressed
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Fire safety breaches rampant
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Equal pay not resolved in a timely manner
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No collective bargaining with GMB
Wealdstone is the fifth Asda store to become embroiled in
industrial action after workers in Gosport and Wisbech walked out
in recent weeks and staff at Brighton Holingbury and Lowestoft
voting to strike.
Keith Dixon, GMB Regional Organiser, said:
“Asda Wealdstone – along with stores across the UK – is falling
apart.
"Bosses are stripping the supermarket to the bones and workers
are paying the inevitable price.
"There are thousands of health and safety breaches, including
blocked fire exits, fire routes, and fire extinguishers, along
with faulty fire alarm systems.
"Meanwhile an estimated eight million worker hours have been cut
across Asda stores [1], so things are only going to get
worse.
"Enough is enough – Asda workers in Wealdstone are making their
voices heard.”
