John Gorle – Usdaw National Officer says: “Our members in Thomas Cook are devastated by the news that the company has ceased trading today. Our thoughts are also with the customers affected.

“We are in touch with the business, seeking to ensure that the staff are heard through the administration process, so that we can secure the best deal possible for them. In the meantime Usdaw is providing our members with the support, advice and representation they need at this difficult time.”

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Usdaw (Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers) is the UK's fifth biggest and the fastest growing trade union with over 410,000 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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