The eight sites affected are: Hinckley, Magor, Southampton, Daventry Clothing, Goole, Lichfield, Livingston and Peterborough. The consultative ballot will run from 9 to 24 September 2024.
Mark Todd – Usdaw national officer says: “Following the overwhelming rejection of Tesco’s final offer, the company has made it clear that they do not intend to reconvene negotiations or make an improved offer at this stage. That means it is now necessary to carry out a consultative ballot, to assess our members' level of willingness to carry out industrial action.
“Usdaw members have spoken and made their opinion clear, that the company’s offer is not an acceptable pay increase. We are disappointed not to reach an agreed settlement and now have no choice but to move to a consultative ballot. Usdaw remains open to resolving the dispute constructively and we urge the company to get back around the negotiating table.”
Notes for editors:
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