Asda supermarket workers in Wisbech set for fresh strike action

Workers at a Wisbech supermarket have announced a fresh strike.

More than 150 Asda workers will walk-out of the store from 3am to 10pm on Friday, August 2.

The reason for the action, which follows on from a walk-out earlier this year over the Easter period, is anger over a cut in hours, plus alleged poor quality of training, alleged management bullying, a lack of action over health and safety concerns, fire safety breaches, failure to result equal pay, and no collective bargaining with the GMB union.

Despite meetings with senior management since the previous Asda Wisbech strike in March, staff have no confidence that any of the alleged issues are being properly addressed.

Keith Dixon, GMB regional organiser said: “Asda Wisbech bosses are fully aware of why workers are angry.

"But despite several meetings with senior directors, the company seems to be completely missing the point.

“Not one dispute point has been addressed by ASDA, while suggestions put forward by GMB have been ignored.

“Management seems happy to ignore problems, cover them up, or brush them under the carpet.

“As a result, Asda Wisbech workers are returning to the picket line.”