Up to 12,000 Asda workers could lose jobs amid contract row

Labour MP lambasts ‘shameful’ new deal, which union says will leave many staff worse offUp to 12,000 Asda workers could lose their jobs next week, according to union officials, if they refuse to sign up to a new contract that will hit pay and benefits for thousands of workers.The deal increases basic hourly pay but ends paid breaks, cuts premium pay on most bank holidays and reduces the number of hours rated as better-paid night shifts. Continue reading...