UK: Union backs away from Asda strike
By just-food.com | 12 April 2006
The GMB trade union has agreed to withdraw plans to hold a strike ballot of members at Asda distribution depots following a meeting with Asda chief executive Anthony Bond.
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The GMB trade union has agreed to withdraw plans to hold a strike ballot of members at Asda distribution depots following a meeting with Asda chief executive Anthony Bond.
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