Superdrug workers claim major victory
following two-week strike action
26 November 2009
Unite members working at Superdrug's national distribution
centre in West Yorkshire have claimed a major victory following
strike action in a dispute over pay and conditions.
The dispute, which was sparked by the retailers' bid to make
fundamental changes to the workers' terms and conditions led
to a two week strike which began on November 4th . The dispute
has now been resolved. The workforce, both UK and Polish,
also led protests outside Superdrug stores throughout Yorkshire and
the North East.
The 261 workers have returned to work after an agreement was
reached which means that the company will not force through changes
to overtime payments, sickness entitlement and flexible hours of
work. In return, the workers have agreed to a £10 a week
reduction in shift pay for the afternoon shift.
Unite regional officer, John Evans said: "As a result of our
members standing firm and fighting to protect their pay, terms
and conditions, Superdrug's management were forced back to
the table and agreed to reverse their proposals. Our members have
claimed a major victory following their courageous two week strike
action. "
"We are proud that both Polish and UK workers stood shoulder to
shoulder to resist the company's attempts to worsen
their terms and conditions.
"Our members have gone back to work even more committed to their
union and they are going back united. "
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For further information please contact John Evans on 07721
585545 or Ciaran Naidoo on 07768 931 315.
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