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Arena Magazine 2005 Issue 6 November December |
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Usdaw on alert after multi-billion pound merger
Usdaw is to meet with management at pharmacy giants Boots and Unichem after they announced they were to merge in a £7 billion deal.
The union has strong representation and agreements in both companies particularly in the distribution and logistical divisions.
"We have long standing agreements with both companies which is good news for our members as we will be able to use those positive relationships to protect the interests of our members," said general secretary John Hannett. "We aim to find out what the long term implications are for our members."
"This merger is designed to meet the challenges from the supermarkets but we want to make sure that the loyalty of staff at both companies is recognised and rewarded with the sort of security this merger is intended to provide.
"We will work closely with both companies to explore ways to manage this merger in the best interests of hard working retail, pharmacy, logistical, manufacturing and support staff across the UK."
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