Bally Auluk – Usdaw National Officer says: “We have been informed by Sainsbury’s about their proposed restructure that could affect 1,500 roles. Usdaw will now enter into meaningful consultation talks, where we will interrogate the business case put forward by management and seek to secure the best outcomes for those affected. Our priority is to keep as many employed within the business as possible. In the meantime, we are providing our members with the representation, support and advice that they need through this process.”
 
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