Supermarket workers at Asda in Wisbech call off strike at eleventh hour
A strike due to take place at Asda Wisbech today was postponed at the eleventh hour after the company agreed to ACAS talks.
ASDA and GMB agreed to enter into negotiations alongside the conciliation service leading to the decision to call off the strike late yesterday afternoon.
GMB members were angry over a series of issues, including:
• Cuts in hours
• Poor quality training
• Bullying management
• Health and safety issues not being addressed
• Fire safety breaches rampant
• Equal pay not resolved in a timely manner
• No collective bargaining with GMB
Keith Dixon, GMB regional organiser, said: “ASDA used to be a professional company, with a focus upon compliance and the wellbeing of their colleagues.
“That time has passed. The company has changed since the ownership of TDR Capital, with lies, deceit, and ignorance now the response to issues identified.
"Asda Wisbech members need action and demands ASDA enters into talks with GMB and ACAS in good faith.
“Further action will commence if the company continues to ignore the dispute points raised.”