There are also proposed changes in the Wembley and Warrington offices. Usdaw is the union for Ikea staff in the UK and will now enter into consultation talks with the company.
Bally Auluk – Usdaw National Officer says: “Staff have today been briefed by the company about a significant restructure within the business, mainly affecting customer fulfilment operations. Usdaw will now enter into meaningful consultation talks with management, where we will interrogate their business case for this proposed restructure.
“Our priorities are to get the best deal possible for Usdaw members and keep as many staff as possible employed within the business. In the meantime, we are providing our members with the support, representation and advice that they need throughout this process. Any Usdaw member with concerns should contact the union direct.”
Notes for editors:
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