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Retail workers' union calls for new deal shop workers after 100 days of lockdown shows their true value to society
A shop worker stacks shelves whilst wearing PPE at a Co-op shop in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire

RETAIL union Usdaw called for a new deal for low-paid workers today after the coronavirus crisis showed their true value to society.

The union’s call came on the 100th day of the lockdown which began in March.

Usdaw said that during the crisis millions of “low-paid and undervalued workers” had stepped up in the most difficult circumstances to keep the country going.

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