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Network Journal 2005 Issue 2 |
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Marks and Spencer staff face more upheaval
Staff at under-pressure retailer Marks and Spencer could be facing more upheaval after newspaper reports claimed chief executive Stuart Rose would be radically changing their contracts.
The main change is expected to affect staff whose contracts do not include weekend working. The company intends to reduce the number and type of contracts within the stores. It will use its internal consultation process to inform staff although workers have told Usdaw that this does not work.
It signals another period of uncertainty for the M&S staff who have seen a number of top bosses come and go, a threatened takeover, and a stuttering sales performance during the last few years.
General secretary John Hannett said: "A major part of our work as Britain's biggest retail union is protecting members terms and conditions. We're getting an increasing number of M&S employees joining Usdaw. They want an independent voice within the company to make sure any contractual changes are carried out fairly.
"Usdaw understands that M&S management is working hard to regain its market share. We think our experience working with other successful high street retailers would help that process by making sure M&S staff can play a full part in the recovery process knowing they have a truly independent voice in any consultations over changes to terms and conditions."
- Since M&S introduced changes to the terms and conditions of staff two years ago the union has recruited hundreds of new members. For more information on Usdaw's campaign for recognition at M&S go to: www.union4marks.org
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