Daniel Adams - Usdaw National Officer says: "Alliance Healthcare have informed us of their proposals regarding their Scottish distribution network. The proposals in regard to the potential closure of the Livingston operation will be devastating news for the loyal and hardworking staff at that site.

“Usdaw is committed to using the consultation period to interrogate the business case behind the proposal with a view to safeguarding jobs, maximising future employment in the business and securing the best deal possible for staff. We are providing our members with the support, advice and representation at this time of uncertainty."

Notes for editors:

Usdaw (Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers) is the UK's fourth biggest and the fastest growing trade union with over 435,000 members. Membership has increased by more than 10% in the last five years and by nearly a third in the last decade. Most Usdaw members work in the retail sector, but the Union also has many members in transport, distribution, food manufacturing, chemicals and other trades.

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