Michelle Byrne – Usdaw area organiser says: “Tetrosyl management need to start the New Year afresh and end their appalling behaviour in this dispute, which means showing respect to their staff and engaging in talks. Last year, one worker was unfairly dismissed, the company illegally brought in agency workers to try to break the strike, which is a criminal offence, and management refuses to engage with Usdaw, forcing us into a legal process to secure an agreement.
“My message to management remains clear, you will not break the resolve of our members with your dirty tricks, let’s get around the table and sort this out. The company should take on board the strength of feeling among their staff and step back from slashing terms and conditions through immoral ‘fire and rehire’ tactics. Tetrosyl could bring this ongoing dispute to an end by responding positively and we urge them to engage immediately to avert further industrial action. Let’s start again in 2026 and find a resolution to bring this dispute to an end.”
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Usdaw (Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers) is one of the fastest growing unions and the UK's fifth biggest, with around 360,000 members. Most Usdaw members work in the retail sector, but the union also has many members in transport, distribution, food manufacturing, chemical industry and other trades www.usdaw.org.uk
Picture: Usdaw general secretary Joanne Thomas (second left) joins striking Tetrosyl workers on the picket line https://www.usdaw.org.uk/joannethomastetrosylstrike
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