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19 Aug 2019

UK: ASDA accused of pressuring workers to accept new 'punitive' contract requiring unpaid breaks and compulsory bank holiday shifts; Incl. co. comments


In August 2019, Asda was accused by workers of forcing them to accept a new contract, 'Contract 6'. The contract, which was previously voluntary increases wages to £9 an hour, and introduces unpaid breaks and compulsory bank holiday shifts. Staff can also be asked to agree to work more flexible times and in different departments in their store. 

According to GMB Union, workers have been told if they do not sign the contract they face unemployment on 2 November 2019, and will not be paid sick leave until they have signed. This deadline was extended to 10 November. Asda have denied they are forcing workers to make a choice. 

In response to Contract 6, workers staged protests at Asda stores in August and September 2019. 

Comments from Asda and GMB Union can be found in the articles below.

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