Daniel Adams - Usdaw National Officer says: “This is clearly devastating news for those affected and the Union will be doing all it can to support members during this time. We would urge the Company to engage with Usdaw as the trade union for Boots staff to ensure that all avenues to minimise the impact of these proposals are explored during this critical time.”

Notes for editors:
 
Usdaw (Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers) is the UK's fifth biggest and the fastest growing trade union with over 420,000 members. Membership has increased by more than one-third over the last couple of decades. 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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