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‘Extremely stressed’ Asda workers to vote on strike

ASDA workers are set to vote on strike action after reaching breaking point over fire safety complaints, wage errors and pressure to work extra shifts at a superstore.

Up to 100 GMB members at the site in Gosport, Hampshire, will take part in the ballot starting this Friday until December 22.

GMB regional organiser Nicola Nixon said: “This dispute has been brewing for some time now, with local management continuing to ignore growing concerns and an extremely stressed workforce reaching breaking point.

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