GMB
This coverage examines the activities, negotiations, and campaigns of the GMB union as they relate to the UK retail sector. Reports focus on industrial action, wage disputes, collective bargaining outcomes, and the union’s influence on working conditions across retail businesses. With insights into how GMB initiatives impact employers, employees, and wider retail operations, the reporting supports executives, managers, and professionals navigating workforce relations within their organisations.
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Jan- 2020 -13 JanuarySupermarkets
Asda cost cuts to put 2,832 back-office jobs at risk
Nearly 3,000 Asda employees are reportedly at risk of losing their jobs, according to new reports. According to The Guardian, 2,832 back-office jobs may potentially be at risk in the latest cost-cutting move from the supermarket giant. The newspaper claims to have learned that consultations are afoot with employees in…
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Oct- 2019 -22 OctoberHigh Street
Wilko strikes called off after staff accept ‘improved’ work rota
Strike action by GMB members at Wilko have been called off after staff accepted a new deal offered by the company. Around 1,800 GMB members at two Wilko distribution centres – in Magor, Wales and Worksop, Nottinghamshire – were due to walk out on 21 and 22 October over “forced”…
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21 OctoberPeople Moves
Matalan strike suspended after bosses offer new pay deal
A long-running Matalan strike has been called off after bosses made GMB members a new pay offer. More than 500 workers at Matalan’s Northern Distribution Centre based in Knowsley, Merseyside, had been on strike after management made a pay offer which GMB said amounted to a “real terms pay cut”.…
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17 OctoberSupermarkets
Asda denies claims that it will fire staff for not signing new contract
‘Big Four’ grocer Asda has hit back at claims that it will lay off staff for failing to sign a new contract. Asda said comments from the GMB’s national officers, Gary Carter, around Asda colleagues being sacked due to commitments outside work are “untrue”, after Carter said the contract changes…
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Aug- 2019 -5 AugustSupermarkets
Asda staff to protest over ‘punitive’ contracts
Workers at Asda are set to protest over new contracts which have been deemed as “punitive” by trade union GMB Union. The Union, who represent the supermarket employees, has arranged a protest which will take place in Leeds on 14 August against the contract six proposals. The contract will see…
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May- 2019 -23 MayAnalysis
How a data-driven locally optimised digital strategy can save high street retailers
In a challenging environment on the high street, it is vital for retailers to optimise their digital marketing to attract local shoppers. Yet many big-name brands are failing in the attention to detail needed to properly promote their physical stores in online advertising. Some have paid the ultimate price. Recent…
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Nov- 2018 -23 November
Amazon responds amid Black Friday warehouse protests
Amazon has responded to claims made by workers’ union GMB calling working conditions “inhumane” as “simply wrong”, as employees from some of its UK warehouses mounted protests this Black Friday. Hundreds of Amazon warehouse workers have protested at the online retail giant’s warehouses in Rugeley, Swansea, Peterborough, Milton Keynes…
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23 November
Amazon UK warehouse workers to protest across Black Friday
Hundreds of Amazon warehouse workers are expected to demonstrate at the online retail giant’s warehouses in Rugeley, Swansea, Peterborough, Milton Keynes and Warrington this Black Friday. GMB, the union for Amazon workers, helped organise the Black Friday protests across the UK in anger at what it calls “inhuman conditions” staff…
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Oct- 2018 -3 OctoberOnline & Digital
Amazon bows to pressure, boosts wages for US and UK staff
Amazon has increased the minimum wage for US staff to $15, after founder and CEO Jeff Bezos said he had “listened to our critics” and “thought hard” about his firm’s response to sustained criticism about its pay levels. Bezos’ announcement means more than 250,000 US and 17,000 UK staff, as…
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Aug- 2018 -21 AugustDepartment Stores
House of Fraser Oxford Street store saved but 627 warehouse jobs still at risk
House of Fraser’s flagship Oxford Street store has been saved from closure by its new owners. The store was due to close in January under the House of Fraser CVA that was announced in June 2018 before the company entered administration. However Mike Ashley’s company Sports Direct agreed to acquire…
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