Asda Wealdstone – along with stores across the UK – is falling apart, warns GMB Union

Asda workers in Wealdstone will vote on strike action over a series of workplace issues. 

Dozens of GMB members, representing almost 70 per cent of the workforce, will take part in the vote between 26 April and 17 May. 

Workers are angry at a series of issues including: 

• Cuts in hours 
• Poor quality training 
• Bullying management 
• Health and safety issues not being addressed 
• Fire safety breaches rampant 
• Equal pay not resolved in a timely manner 
• No collective bargaining with GMB 

Wealdstone is the fifth Asda store to become embroiled in industrial action after workers in Gosport and Wisbech walked out in recent weeks and staff at Brighton Holingbury and Lowestoft voting to strike. 

Keith Dixon, GMB Regional Organiser, said: 

“Asda Wealdstone – along with stores across the UK – is falling apart. 

“Bosses are stripping the supermarket to the bones and workers are paying the inevitable price. 

“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 [1], so things are only going to get worse. 

“Enough is enough – Asda workers in Wealdstone are making their voices heard.”