Asda workers in Wisbech to strike after historic vote

Supermarket workers in Wisbech are going to strike, the GMB Union has warned.

More than 170 Asda workers are set to strike after voting overwhelmingly for industrial action.

The ballot – which they say was sparked by cuts to hours and management culture – saw more than 97 per cent voting to walk out, with a turnout of 87 per cent.

Workers are also angry about alleged poor levels of training and support for their job roles, claims that an equal pay claim has dragged on for years, and health, safety, and fire safety issues.

Wisbech will become just the second Asda store to face strike action after more than 100 GMB members walked out at Gosport last month.

Strike dates will be announced in the coming days.

Keith Dixon, GMB regional organiser, said: “Asda Wisbech workers will now go on strike – just the second time this has happened in an Asda store – after this historic vote.

“They are understandably angry about slashed hours, a non-existent training programme, bullying management, a lack of understanding for H&S and fire safety, and almost no negotiation with GMB.

“These problems stem from the top; money is being stripped out of the business and workers in stores are feeling the pain.

"Asda workers in Wisbech aren’t going to take it anymore.”

Asda has been approached for comment.