Daniel Adams – Usdaw national officer says: “Following today’s announcement by Tesco, Usdaw will enter into consultation talks. During the process we will interrogate the business case for the company’s proposals while seeking the best deal possible for any of our members who are impacted. In the meantime, we will be providing our members with the support, advice and representation they need. While the scale of the changes in stores are smaller than we’ve seen in recent years, this will be no solace to those individuals affected, particularly given the continued strong performance of the business.”
Mark Todd – Usdaw national officer says: “Usdaw representatives will also be entering into consultation talks about the proposed changes in distribution. Our initial understanding is that the management restructure could result in a reduction in headcount, with around 40 managers being placed at risk. Tesco is placing all staff at risk of redundancy at Hinckley, with an offer of a role at the new site nearby. All night staff at Middlesborough are at risk of redundancy, with around 150 affected. Any Usdaw member with concerns about these proposals should contact their site reps in the first instance.
Notes for editors:
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