Lowestoft store joins growing list of Asda strikes
- Asda workers at Lowestoft store to strike for 48 hours on May 10-11
- Strike due to work place problems including cuts in hours, poor training, and bullying management
- Lowestoft becomes third Asda store to face strike
- GMB confirms vote for strike at Wealdstone store
- GMB claims falling standards and health and safety breaches at Asda stores
- Asda spokesperson assures customers of minimal disruption
Asda workers at its Lowestoft store have confirmed strike dates for next month. Workers at the supermarket are set to take industrial action for 48 hours on Friday 10 May and Saturday 11 May over what GMB called “a litany of work place problems”. The union claimed the strikes come as workers are angered by issues including cuts in hours, poor quality training, and bullying management. Lowestoft will become just the third Asda to face a strike, after workers in Gosport and Wisbech walked out in recent weeks. Workers at Brighton Hollingbury also voted to strike last month, while GMB confirmed today that members at the grocer’s Wealdstone store will take part in a vote between 26 April and 17 May. GMB regional organiser Keith Dixon said: “GMB members used to be proud to work for Asda, but this once great supermarket is being driven into the ground. “Standards across stores are falling – there are thousands of health and safety breaches, including blocked fire exits, fire routes, and fire extinguishers, along with faulty fire alarm systems. “Meanwhile an estimated eight million worker hours have been cut across Asda stores, so things are only going to get worse. Asda workers have had enough and are flexing their industrial muscle to make bosses do something about it.” In response, an Asda spokesperson said: “While we are disappointed that the GMB has taken this course of action, we can reassure customers that we have processes in place to minimise any disruption as a result of industrial action by the GMB at our Lowestoft store. “We have taken practical steps in Lowestoft to address the points raised by the GMB and will continue to engage with their representatives with the aim of reaching an amicable solution for all parties.”
Factuality Level: 7
Factuality Justification: The article provides specific details about the upcoming strike at the Asda store in Lowest, including the reasons behind it and statements from both the workers’ union and Asda. The information presented seems factual and based on statements from involved parties without significant bias or sensationalism.
Noise Level: 3
Noise Justification: The article provides relevant information about Asda workers at its Lowestoft store going on strike due to workplace problems. It includes quotes from both the union and Asda, giving a balanced view of the situation. The article stays on topic and does not dive into unrelated territories. However, it lacks scientific rigor and in-depth analysis of the underlying issues leading to the strike. It could benefit from more data or evidence to support the claims made by both parties.
Financial Relevance: Yes
Financial Markets Impacted: The strike at Asda’s Lowestoft store may impact the company’s operations and potentially its financial performance.
Presence Of Extreme Event: No
Nature Of Extreme Event: No
Impact Rating Of The Extreme Event: No
Rating Justification: The article pertains to a strike at Asda’s Lowestoft store, which can have financial implications for the company.
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