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Productivity, flexibility, quality and cost are of\nparamount importance to the success of the business.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>The key task on which any Agreement needs to focus is 'the way in which\npeople are managed', to ensure that we deliver our commitment to the highest\nlevels of productivity, customer service and competitiveness. This will involve\nnew technology and methods of working, with strong team orientation and\nindividual responsibility and flexibility to change as appropriate. ASDA\ncommits to early consultation with USDAW on issues affecting colleagues (See\n“Scope of the Agreement\" below).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>It is accepted by both parties that there is a need to respond flexibly to\nchanges in demand for Asda's products and to avoid any action that interrupts\nthe continuity of service to our customers and employment. Supporting the\nimplementation of the most efficient methods of working, and changes to how\nwork is done, is a key part of this agreement whilst also recognising the joint\naims of work life balance, recognition of family life and social\nparticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>This continues to be underpinned by both parties values.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp> ASDA\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>• We Care for our Customers, Every Day\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>• We Care for our Colleagues, Every Day\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>• We Strive to be the best we can be. Every Day\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>USDAW\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>To recruit, organise and represent workers within the ASDA business for the\npurpose of securing the best possible terms and conditions and providing\nsupport and protection at work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Within the agreement, which is not legally binding, ASDA recognises USDAW as\nthe sole representative union in Northern Ireland stores (excluding Living\nstores') ASDA acknowledges the Union’s right to represent colleagues who are\nUSDAW members along the lines set out in the agreement, the main purpose of\nwhich is to help meet the joint aims of improving performance, communication\nand engagement of all colleagues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>The agreement will commence on the date both parties have signed this\ndocument and will continue until determined by 13 weeks' written notice,\noutlining reasons, by either ASDA or USDAW On receipt of this notice a joint\nmeeting of the signatories to the agreement should be convened with an aim to\nreach an amicable resolution and maintain the commitment to it. This Agreement\nsupersedes the recognition and procedure agreement dated February 2000\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Both ASDA and USDAW are fully committed to continuously improving the\nAgreement and to anticipating and resolving any differences in a way that\ncontributes to its success In this spirit, the Agreement will be reviewed\njointly to ensure that it is achieving the shared values and aspirations. This\nreview will be carried out jointly by the USDAW Area Organiser and the ASDA\nRetail People Manager on an annual basis Any changes would have to be jointly\nagreed by the USDAW Divisional Officer and the ASDA Industrial Relations\nDepartment\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch2>Scope of the Agreement\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\u003Cp>The Agreement will be concerned with establishing and improving\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Good people management\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>■ Skills development - a commitment to equip colleagues within the scope\nof this Agreement with the basic skills and where appropriate a greater depth\nof skills in order to enhance job security\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"cbaClause highlight\" id=\"clause-trainingprogrammes\">\u003Cp>• ASDA commits to develop an environment where all colleagues within the\nscope of this Agreement are aware of training and development opportunities and\nencouraged to embark on a program of skills enhancement\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Consultation ASDA commits to early, consultation on issues affecting\ncolleagues within the scope of this Agreement such as\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•Redeployment, redundancy, action short of redundancy and business\ntransfers\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•Awareness of training and development opportunities\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\u003Cp>•New policies and policy changes as appropriate Asda will take into\nconsideration the views of USDAW on behalf of the membership in terms of policy\nchanges and its implementation Such consultation will take place ahead of its\nimplementation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch2>Negotiation\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\u003Cp>This Agreement makes provision for collective bargaining between ASDA and\nUSDAW on pay related terms and conditions of employment (excluding pensions and\nother non- negotiable benefits such as bonus and colleague discount) and the\nprocedure for negotiations can be found at Appendix 5.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch2>The ASDA way of working\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\u003Cp>ASDA commits to looking after all colleagues interests and the creation of\nan environment based on positive work outcomes for work performance and will be\nbased on the following key elements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>• Sharing of information, ideas and proposals on diversity in the\nworkplace, pensions and family-friendly practices\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>• Improving health & safety at work for all colleagues\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Both ASDA and USDAW are committed to ensuring that the facilities for Shop\nStewards, including paid and unpaid time off for training and trade union\nduties, are appropriate to requirements. The agreed arrangements and facilities\nfor Shop Stewards are set out in the Appendices. ASDA and USDAW will review the\nfacilities for Shop Stewards on an annual basis and agree any proposed changes\nto these facilities\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch2>Colleague’s Right to Representation\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\u003Cp>ASDA recognises that colleagues have the right to collective and individual\nrepresentation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Colleagues have a right to join USDAW as the recognised union in ASDA stores\nin Northern Ireland. ASDA has a philosophy of open participation and this will\ninevitably lead to a mixed environment of union and non-union colleagues\nworking alongside each other. Colleagues will have the right to be represented\nby a Colleague Representative or a recognised Shop Steward at the Stores within\nthe scope of this Agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch2>Union Membership\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\u003Cp>ASDA will provide a check-off service to collect union fees through the\npayroll for USDAW Check off data is the sole accepted method of verifying\nmembership figures. Membership information will be reported to USDAW on a 4\nweekly basis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>ASDA will provide a check-off service to collect union fees through the\npayroll for USDAW. USDAW will pay a sum of 5% for that service.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Shop Stewards will be allowed reasonable time away from their work to\ndiscuss union membership with new starters after their induction. See Appendix\n3 for more information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch2>Consultation and Information Exchange\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\u003Cp>ASDA will continue to communicate and consult directly with colleagues and\nto listen to their views, opinions and suggestions ASDA will also consult with\nthe recognised Colleague Representatives and Shop Stewards through the\nColleague Circle, on matters of mutual interest, changes in working practises\nor new technology, and where legally required This committee will meet on a\nperiodic basis On occasions when it is appropriate to brief the Shop Steward\nindividually, this should be carried out before the Colleague Circle is\nbriefed\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Regular meetings will take place between the USDAW Area Organiser and ASDA's\nRetail People Manager.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch2>Security of Employment\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\u003Cp>ASDA and USDAW recognise that in this competitive and dynamic environment it\nmay not be possible to maintain job and employment security at all times\ndespite the commitments and measures to bring about an environment of\nemployment security.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Both ASDA and USDAW are committed to minimising the risk of redundancy and\nwill work towards the creation of a successful business to ensure ongoing\nemployment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>We recognise that security of employment is of prime importance to all our\ncolleagues Where circumstances arise which could result in the redeployment or\nredundancy of colleagues, consultation will take place at the earliest\nopportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>We will try to avoid redundancies by examining other options such as:\nretraining of colleagues affected by redundancy, the possibility of transfer to\nother work or another store, restrictions on overtime and recruitment,\nreallocation of hours of work across the store to provide the best solution for\nall concerned\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>In the unfortunate event that we have to make a selection for redundancy, we\nwill take into account colleague skills, relevant experience, qualifications\nand assessment of their ability to meet future demands. In the event of taking\nthe above into account where colleagues are equal we would take attendance and\ndisciplinary records into account\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Colleagues for whom no suitable work is available in the company will be\ngiven time off to look for alternative employment Such time off will be granted\nwith pay and will not be unreasonably withheld\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch2>Grievance and Disciplinary Procedures\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\u003Cp>Where a grievance or disciplinary issue arises, the appropriate disciplinary\nand grievance procedure will be followed. The procedure is contained in the\nColleague Disciplinary and Grievance Booklet\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch2>Health & Safety\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"cbaClause highlight\" id=\"clause-healthandsafetypolicy\">\u003Cdiv class=\"cbaClause highlight\" id=\"clause-healthandsafetyprovisions\">\u003Cp>Health & Safety is a real priority at store, and ASDA has a goal to\neliminate all accidents. We want to achieve industry-leading standards.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\u003Cp>ASDA’s responsibility is to provide a safe working environment for all\ncolleagues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>The responsibility of our colleagues is to work safely at all times. Common\nsense will always have to be exercised; however, managers will always be on\nhand to offer colleagues advice and guidance on safety issues. Within the\nAgreement, ASDA and USDAW will jointly work towards improving the safety\nculture within stores covered by this Agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"cbaClause highlight focus\" id=\"clause-healthandsafetytraining\">\u003Cp>Colleagues will be provided with safety training to a level commensurate\nwith the job they are required to perform and which is pertinent to their place\nof work\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\u003Cp>Our Colleague Circles function as Safety Committees. Shop Stewards will be a\nmember of the Colleague Circle in their capacity as a Health and Safety\nRepresentatives and Health and Safety will always be the first agenda item for\ndiscussion at the Colleague Circle meetings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Any disputes regarding this agreement should be resolved locally, where\npossible, by reference to the grievance procedure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Signed for ASDA\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>- Charlotte Elliott\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Regional People Manager (Nl)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>- Julie Mitchell-Ninnis \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Divisional People Manager\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Signed for USDAW\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>- Michaela Lafferty\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Area Organiser - Northern Ireland\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>- Mike Aylward \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Divisional Officer\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Date: October 2010\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>***********************************\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch3>Appendix 1: Criteria for Representatives.\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\u003Cp>Election Process. De-recognition and Disciplinary processes\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Shop Stewards\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>• All stores will be able to recognise 3 shop stewards in each site, with\nthe exception of Strabane and Enniskillen who will be able to recognise 4 shop\nstewards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>• Shop Stewards will also carry out the duties and activities in relation\nto Health and Safety Matters as part of their role.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Union\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>• All stores will be able to recognise 3 ULR’s in each site (2 day and 1\nnight) with the exception of Strabane and Enniskillen who will be able to\nrecognise 4 (2 day and 2 night).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Shop Steward Election and Accreditation\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Electing New Stewards\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>• Membership information is verified centrally\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>• Requests for Shop Steward election will thus only be considered if this\nverification process has been followed and completed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>• No additional Shop Stewards will be appointed without prior discussion\nand the agreement of the ASDA Retail People Manager and will be dependant upon\nthe agreed level of membership being met\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>• Shop Stewards will be elected in accordance with the rules of the Union\nPrior to the election the USDAW Area Organiser will write to their members in\nthe relevant store to advise them of the forth coming Election Campaign.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>• The store should be sent a poster from the USDAW Regional Office\ndetailing information on the role of the Shop Steward, a section for nomination\nand include information on who to contact to find out more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>• Interested colleagues must then be nominated and seconded for the role\nfrom USDAW members in that store.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>• If there is more than one nomination a ballot will be organised\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>• The ballot must take place in store - the store will provide appropriate\nfacilities to enable this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>The People Service Manager and an USDAW member (not an election candidate)\nwill be responsible for ensuring the integrity of the ballot process\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If there is only one nomination for the role, subject to the colleague’s\nsuitability and credentials being issued, there will be no requirement for a\nballot to take place. In this instance the USDAW Area Organiser would contact\nthe ASDA Retail People Manager to discuss\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>The Shop Stewards\u002FHealth and Safety Representatives will be recognised for 3\nyears after which all Shop Steward\u002FHealth and Safety Representatives will be\nsubject to re-election.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Elections would normally be held in August each year with the term of office\nbeginning as of the 1st October in that year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Bi-Elections\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>In the event that a Shop Steward\u002FHealth and Safety Representative resigns or\nleaves ASDA's employment and if the store meets the requirement to replace\nthem, then a bi-election will be called. If they leave within three months of\nthe planned election a bi-election will not be held.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Where a Bi-election is called the criteria above for electing a new Shop\nSteward will be used.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Although this is an USDAW process the support of the People Service Manager\nin the election process and the role of the representative is important.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Shop Stewards\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•ASDA\u002FUSDAW Shop Steward Meetings - Shop Steward meetings to be held\nmonthly with the USDAW Area Organiser to discuss any planned operational\nchanges, policy changes, colleague issues etc 1 Shop Steward from each store\nwill be permitted\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>to attend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•A.D.M.' (Annual Delegate Meeting) - 3 Shop Stewards would be elected to\nattend the USDAW annual conference. Where a request is made to the ASDA Retail\nPeople by the USDAW Regional Organiser for Shop Stewards in excess of 3 to\nattend, if agreed this leave to attend would be unpaid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•Shop Steward Communication Meetings - The lead Shop Steward from each\nstore will be permitted 1 hour to meet with the other stewards in the site to\ncascade any information from the stewards meeting. From time to time the People\nService Manager or General Store Manager may be invited to the meeting with\nagreement from the USDAW Area Organiser and Asda Retail People Manager\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Joint communication will also be sent bi monthly into stores by way of a\nnews letter and notice board poster to update members on key actions from the\nmeeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•Divisional Council' - Any request to attend the Divisional Council\nmeeting by 1 elected Divisional Counsellor either monthly or quarterly would be\nagreed by the ASDA Retail People Manager and USDAW Area Organiser\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•USDAW will pick up the expenses for hotel accommodation and other travel\nexpenses\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Senior Shop Stewards - Joint Regional Committee Members\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•National ASDA\u002FUSDAW Joint Regional Committee Meetings - Joint ASDA\u002FUSDAW\nmeetings to be held quarterly with Asda Retail People Manager. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Asda representatives, USDAW Area Organiser and 3 USDAW representatives to\nconsult and discuss any planned operational changes, policy changes, colleague\nissues etc.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Electing Shop Stewards to the ASDA\u002FUSDAW Joint Negotiating Committee\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•Shop Stewards from each of the stores will elect 3 Shop Stewards (from\nthe Northern Ireland Region) to sit on the ASDA\u002FUSDAW Retail Joint Negotiating\nCommittee for Northern Ireland\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•The Shop Stewards will be elected in accordance with the rules of the\nUnion\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•If for any reason one of the 3 elected shop stewards is absent during\ntheir 3 year recognition period, no additional Shop Stewards will be appointed\nwithout prior discussion and the agreement of the ASDA Retail People Manager\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•if an elected Shop Steward resigns or leaves ASDA's employment a new Shop\nSteward would be elected in accordance with the above\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Dealing with Unsuitable Nominations\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If the General Store Manager People service Manager consider the nominated\ncolleague\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>to be unsuitable to take up the role of Shop steward Health and safety\nRepresentative\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>the following steps must bo taken\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•Raise it with the Retail People Manager.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•The Retail People Manager will meet with the USDAW Area Organiser to\ndiscuss the matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•If it is still unresolved the matter will be referred to the USDAW Joint\nNegotiating Committee The USDAW Area Organiser will contact the USDAW\nDivisional Officer and the ASDA Retail People Manager will contact the ASDA\nIndustrial Relations Team. If there is a need for personal representations to\nbe made to the committee, then it will be mutually agreed by the Divisional\nOfficer and the Industrial Relations Team who will attend. In the event that\nthe committee is unable to agree, the company reserve the right to decide\nwhether a nominated colleague should be recognised as\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>a shop steward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>The Company must be able to offer reasonable evidence to support any view\nthat the colleague is unsuitable. This evidence will be based on either the\npersonal qualities and abilities, or the basic criteria for a Shop\nSteward\u002FHealth and Safety Representative\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Derecognising a Shop Steward\u002FHealth and Safety Representative\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>From time to time there may be the requirement to review the ongoing\nrecognition of a Shop Steward, although it is believed that this would only be\nin very rare circumstances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>The reason for this may include the following\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•The Shop Steward\u002FHealth and Safety Representative being issued with a\ndisciplinary warning for reasons that would damage his\u002Fher credibility in the\nrole - e g. serious misconduct\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•The Shop Steward\u002FHealth and Safety Representative continuously working\nagainst\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>and outside the spirit of the Agreement - e.g. creating conflict situations\nrather than working collaboratively with managers and colleagues to find\nmutually acceptable solutions to issues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•The Shop Steward\u002FHealth and Safety Representative continuously fails to\ndemonstrate ASDA\u002FUSDAW values.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•Loss of confidence in the Shop Steward from the store membership - this\nmatter would normally be raised through the USDAW Area Organiser\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•The procedure to follow to derecognise a Shop Steward would be the same\nas that detailed for unsuitable colleagues being nominated as Shop Stewards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Issuing Credentials\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>When a new Shop Steward\u002FHealth and Safety Representative has been elected\nthe procedure for assuming their credentials will be as follows:-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•The USDAW Area Organiser will write to the ASDA Retail People Manager\nconfirming the outcome of the election and seek credentials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•The ASDA Retail People Manager will respond in writing, granting\ncredentials subject to the election process outlined in this agreement. The\nletter will be copied to the General Store Manager, Industrial Relations\nDepartment and the colleague.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Disciplinary Action with Shop Stewards\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If a Shop Steward is asked to attend a disciplinary hearing they will\ncontinue to have the right to be represented by the USDAW Area Organiser. Asda\nshould contact the Area organiser through the USDAW office as soon as is\nreasonably possible in the event of any disciplinary investigation with a Shop\nSteward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>*********************\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch3>Appendix 2: Qualities and Attributes of an USDAW Representative\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\u003Cp>Specification for an USDAW Representative Personal Qualities and\nAbilities\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>An USDAW Representative should\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•Be able to resolve matters informally before they become discipline and\ngrievance problems\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•Be comfortable challenging other people's points of view - managers and\ncolleagues alike\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•Be able to challenge in a constructive way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•Be organised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•Be able to approach investigations and problems in a methodical way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•Be a good listener\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•Be able to build relationships with managers and colleagues alike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•Be able to take an unbiased approach, being objective and balanced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•Be personally confident and a good communicator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•Be able to give and receive constructive feedback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•Be honest and work with integrity \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•Be able to maintain confidentiality\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•Be able to understand the needs and benefits of looking after a\nsustainable business.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•Be willing to learn, develop and review themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•Be able to understand and live the ASDA\u002FUSDAW values.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•Be able to represent the interests and views of colleagues accurately and\nreliably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•Have a general interest in Trade Unions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Basic Criteria\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>An USDAW Representative should\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•Be an existing colleague with not less than 12 months service.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•Be flexible - can come back into work outside of working hours if\nrequired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•Have a 'clean' disciplinary record.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•Demonstrate the USDAW values.1\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•Demonstrate the ASDA Way of Working.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•Have the potential to or already be demonstrating the essential personal\nqualities and abilities of an USDAW representative.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Role of the Shop Steward is:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>The Shop Steward role will be to represent colleagues and to communicate\nconcerns\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>expressed by their colleagues\u002Fmembers in the store A Steward may be required\nto\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>represent colleagues in other stores local to their own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•To help members to solve their own problems by providing counselling and\nsupport.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•To act as the conscience for the manager - helping to nip things in the\nbud before they become issues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•To work with managers and colleagues to jointly facilitate solutions and\nresolve problems.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•To act as the members representative in consultation matters and in\ndisciplinary and grievance hearings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•To help colleagues prepare for any disciplinary or grievance hearings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•To recruit new members for USDAW both new and existing colleagues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•To carry out any statutory duties - e.g. health and safety.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•To participate in the Colleague Circle activity in improving ASDA as a\nplace to work\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•To work with the managers and colleagues to help integrate new policies\nand procedures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Role of the Health and Safety Representative is:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•To participate in the Colleague Circle activity in improving ASDA as a\nplace to work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•To investigate potential hazards, complaints by colleagues, dangerous\noccurrences or accidents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•To complete formal inspections with the People Service Manager every 3\nmonths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•To work with managers and colleagues to jointly facilitate solutions and\nresolve problems.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Role on Learning Matters is:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•To promote the value of learning or training\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•To provide information and advice about learning or training that is\navailable at local college's etc.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•To analyse learning and training needs that are not job specific.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•To assist members to access training opportunities that are available\nlocally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•USDAW Divisional Meetings - Three USDAW Divisional meetings per annum\nattended by the 3 USDAW Joint Regional Committee representatives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>• USDAW will pick up the expenses for hotel accommodation and other travel\nexpenses\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>*************************************\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch3>Appendix 3 Training, Time off.\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\u003Cp>Meetings and Representative Facilities Training\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>New Shop Stewards\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•3 Days initial training\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•2 Days follow up training (the second of these 2 days will be jointly run\nby ASDA and USDAW and emphasise the ASDA way of working\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>When a Shop Steward has been in role for 12 months, ASDA will authorise paid\nrelease for\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•3 days - advanced training course\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•2 days - advanced course\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>This advanced training will take place within a 12 month period.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Any deviation from the 12 month timescale would be determined by agreement\nbetween the ASDA Retail People Manager and the USDAW Area Organiser.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>In addition on appointment ASDA will authorise up to 2 hours off with pay to\nenable the USDAW Area Organiser to give the new Shop Steward an in store\ninduction to the role.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Experienced Stewards\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Having gained suitable experience ASDA also understands that there may be a\nneed to update Shop Stewards, carry out refresher training or indeed meet\nindividual needs. Recognising these needs. ASDA will authorise up to 2 days off\nwith pay per year for training purposes Where this training falls over a\nweekend, Asda will ensure that Shop Stewards only work 5 days inclusive of this\nweekend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>ASDA also recognise that USDAW may request unpaid release for elected\nmembers to attend other training courses run by the union.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>These being\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>• ICTU Courses\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•Summer School\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•Federation Schools\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•Branch Officer Courses\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•Pre Academy Training and Assessment Centres\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Requests to be released from work to attend such events will be made in\nwriting from the USDAW Area Organiser to the ASDA Retail People Manager. ASDA\nreserves the right to deny the request if it is believed that the granting of\nsuch time off will interfere with business requirements, or that the subject\nmatter Is not relevant\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Training Content\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>The objective and content of the training will be relevant to the duties\nthat Shop Stewards are expected to carry out ASDA and USDAW agree however that\nthe following topics will be included.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•USDAW Basic Shop Steward Course (See above)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•USDAW Advanced Shop Steward course (See above)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•Representation skills\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•ASDA policies and procedures\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•Refresher training for their role as Shop Steward\u002FHealth and Safety\nrepresentative\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•Health and Safety\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Meetings & Conferences\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>The following meetings and conferences are the accepted list, although this\nwill be reviewed from time to time It it is essential for the Steward to travel\nduring their normal work time in order for them to reach their\nmeeting\u002Fconference destination in time, then payment for travelling time will\nbe considered\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•Agreed consultation and report back meetings with members\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•Interviews with and on behalf of members, including reasonable\npreparation time eg in disciplinary, grievance, investigatory matters\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•Listening groups\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•Employment Tribunals as a witness\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•A twice yearly 2 day conference in Q1 and Q3. The first day will be to\njointly cascade the messages at the year beginning and Christmas conferences\nThe second clay will be for up-skilling the steward population and\ncommunicating key priorities for the ASDA and USDAW relationship For the joint\nmeeting only, the cost of travel and accommodation will be split equally\nbetween ASDA and USDAW.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Time Off for Attending Meetings\u002FConferences\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>When Shop Stewards are granted time off to attend training or to attend\nmeetings\u002Fconferences they will receive their normal contractual pay Records\nwill be maintained by the People Service Manager Requests to be released from\nwork to attend such events will be made in writing from the USDAW Area\nOrganiser to the Retail People Manager. ASDA reserves the right to deny the\nrequest if it is believed that the granting of such time off will interfere\nwith business requirements, or that the subject matter is not relevant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If a Shop Steward is asked to represent a colleague in a neighbouring store\nin an investigatory interview or a disciplinary and grievance hearing, then\nthey will be paid their travelling expenses in accordance with the company\ntravel and expense policy This should be agreed with the General Store Manager\nor People Service Manager in advance. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Shop Stewards\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•ASDA\u002FUSDAW Shop Steward Meetings - Shop Steward meetings to be held\nmonthly with the USDAW Area Organiser to discuss any planned operational\nchanges, policy changes, colleague issues etc 1 Shop Steward from each store\nwill be permitted\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>to attend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•A.D.M.' (Annual Delegate Meeting) - 3 Shop Stewards would be elected to\nattend the USDAW annual conference. Where a request is made to the ASDA Retail\nPeople by the USDAW Regional Organiser for Shop Stewards in excess of 3 to\nattend, if agreed this leave to attend would be unpaid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•Shop Steward Communication Meetings - The lead Shop Steward from each\nstore will be permitted 1 hour to meet with the other stewards in the site to\ncascade any information from the stewards meeting. From time to time the People\nService Manager or General Store Manager may be invited to the meeting with\nagreement from the USDAW Area Organiser and Asda Retail People Manager\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Joint communication will also be sent bi monthly into stores by way of a\nnews letter and notice board poster to update members on key actions from the\nmeeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•Divisional Council' - Any request to attend the Divisional Council\nmeeting by 1 elected Divisional Counsellor either monthly or quarterly would be\nagreed by the ASDA Retail People Manager and USDAW Area Organiser\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•USDAW will pick up the expenses for hotel accommodation and other travel\nexpenses\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Senior Shop Stewards - Joint Regional Committee Members\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•National ASDA\u002FUSDAW Joint Regional Committee Meetings - Joint ASDA\u002FUSDAW\nmeetings to be held quarterly with Asda Retail People Manager. Asda\nrepresentatives, USDAW Area Organiser and 3 USDAW representatives to consult\nand discuss any planned operational changes, policy changes, colleague issues\netc.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Unpaid Release\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>We accept that there may be a request for time off to participate in other\nUSDAW\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>bodies\u002Fcommittees or meetings Requests will be considered, but time off will\nbe without\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>pay Requests to be released from work to attend such events will be made in\nwriting from\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>the USDAW Area Organiser to the ASDA Retail People Manager\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>■These parties committees or meetings would include.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>• Equalities Committee\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>• Divisional Conference\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•ICTU Annual Delegates Meeting - 2 Senior Shop Stewards would be elected\nto attend this annual meeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•ICTU Committees - 2 Senior Shop Stewards would be elected to attend the\nICTU committee meetings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•USDAW Oscars - any Shop Steward that is nominated for an USDAW award may\nattend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Notice Boards\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>All stores will have an USDAW specified notice board. The notice board will\nbe placed in an area where it will be seen and accessed by all colleagues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>A copy of all USDAW's literature and pamphlets will have already been sent\nto and agreed by the ASDA Retail People Manager for display on the notice\nboards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>• Only agreed USDAW literature can be displayed on the USDAW notice\nboard\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Shop Stewards may display local information on the USDAW notice board e.g\ninformation re a store meeting etc only after agreement with the store People\nService Manager\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Access to Telephones\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>USDAW Shop Stewards will be granted access to the use of a telephone when\nthe subject of the call is relating to USDAW business in their own or a local\nstore. This facility will not be unreasonably withheld\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Secure Locker\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Due to the personal nature of the information and documentation the shop\nsteward should be provided with a secure locker for the storage of information.\nThis facility will not be unreasonably withheld.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Meeting with Colleagues\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Where a Shop Steward is representing a colleague they should be given access\nto a private space to meet with the colleague in order to prepare for a meeting\nand where necessary and reasonably practicable access to the fax machine and\nphotocopier should be given. This facility would not be unreasonably\nwithheld.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>************************************\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Appendix 4: Membership Recruitment\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>ASDA recognises that the recruitment of new members helps sustain USDAW as\na\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>successful organisation able to make an independent contribution to the\nagreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>ASDA therefore provides USDAW with facilities to recruit new members and\nsupports\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>membership of USDAW tor those colleagues who choose to join\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Existing stores - New Starter\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•The People Service Manager will inform the Shop Steward of inductions in\ntheir store. Shop Stewards will be given one weeks notice of induction sessions\nunless in exceptional circumstances where the induction is called at short\nnotice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•The People Service Manager and Shop Steward will at their Induction\ninform new colleagues that ASDA recognises and has an Agreement with USDAW\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•The Shop Steward will be present at the induction to introduce themselves\nto the colleagues and explain their role within the store\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•The Shop Steward will give each new colleague an information pack which\nincludes a jointly produced statement and the information to enable them to\njoin USDAW. should they so choose and answer any questions they may have\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•At the end of the induction the Shop Steward will be given any completed\njoining forms which will be processed in the normal way\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•If the Shop Steward is unavailable then a Shop Steward from a local ASDA\nstore can attend in their absence\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>• Where a Shop Steward is unavailable the USDAW Area Organiser can attend\nin their absence\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•The USDAW session will be a minimum of 20 minutes\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>The Shop Steward will be allowed reasonable time away from their work to\ndiscuss union membership with new starters at the end of their induction\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Best Welcome Tracking\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Each week, People Service Managers are to complete an E-Mail pro-forma for\nthe local USDAW office to establish any planned inductions, how many new\ncolleagues are expected to be attending and if the Shop Steward is available to\nattend. Where the Shop Steward is unable to attend then as outlined above a\nlocal Shop Steward would attend and in the absence of either the USDAW Area\nOrganiser would attend in their absence. The USDAW Area Organiser and Retail\nPeople Manager will complete a quarterly review of inductions that have taken\nplace\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Existing Stores - Established Colleagues\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Established colleagues who choose to join USDAW can do so by contacting\ntheir Shop Steward or the USDAW Regional Office\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>As a member of the Colleague Circle the Shop Steward’s photograph and name\ncan be displayed on the Colleague Circle Board.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>New Stores\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•When details of new stores are able to be discussed, the Retail People\nManager will contact the USDAW Area Organiser to discuss access\narrangements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•Access arrangements will be the same as outlined above under Existing\nstores - New Starters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Admin Process for Setting up Membership and Reporting\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>When a colleague completes a membership request form provided by the People\nService Manager or USDAW Shop Steward either at their induction or at any other\ntime they should return it to the People Team in store.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>On receipt of the form the People Team should complete the colleagues data\non the form e.g. Wal Mart number and enter it on to the People Soft System\nindicating that the colleague wishes to join USDAW and have their subscriptions\ntaken from their pay. On completion of this the People Team should ensure that\none copy is given to the colleague, one copy is put on the colleagues personnel\nfile and that one copy is given back to the USDAW Shop Steward to post to the\nUSDAW Regional Office for their records.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Check off is the sole accepted method of verifying membership figures.\nMembership information will be reported to USDAW on a 4 weekly basis through\nthe central ASDA Payroll Team\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>***************************\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch3>Appendix 5 Collective Bargaining Process\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\u003Cp>ASDA will negotiate pay related terms and conditions of employment\n(excluding pensions and other non-negotiable benefits such as bonus and\ncolleague discount) in respect of all hourly paid colleagues employed by ASDA\nin existing ASDA stores in Northern Ireland within the scope of this Agreement.\nNegotiations will be conducted with USDAW through a Joint Negotiating Committee\n(JNC).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Negotiations will usually take place annually unless otherwise agreed and\nthe JNC will meet at a mutually agreed date and time Sufficient notice of the\npay award date should be given to minimise the risk \u002F requirement of delays to\nthe negotiations and disruptions to colleagues pay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>The JNC will consist of\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•Area Organiser - USDAW\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•Regional Stewards - USDAW\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•Retail People Manager - ASDA\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•Regional Operations Manager - ASDA (When appropriate)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•Industrial Relations Manager - ASDA\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>The names of each of the above shall be notified prior to the commencement\nof the negotiations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>The objective of the JNC shall be to review the pay and pay related benefit\nterms and conditions of colleagues who are covered by this Agreement (excluding\npensions and other non-negotiable benefits as detailed within the scope of the\nagreement)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Proposed negotiations may be subject to a ballot of USDAW members within the\nscope of this agreement. ASDA will authorise the necessary facilities for the\ndistribution and uplifting of Ballot Papers which will be processed in the\npresence of both appropriate Union and Management Representatives\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>The decision of the committee shall be deemed accepted if a majority of\nthose eligible colleagues voting vote in favour. The majority for these\npurposes will be 50% +1 of the total votes validly cast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>USDAW will not call for any stoppage of work either of a partial or general\nnature or any departure from normal working until this procedure has been\nexhausted\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•Pay Negotiations will usually take place in an ASDA store located in\nNorthern Ireland unless otherwise agreed or required.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>•The Pay negotiations will always include a business update \u002F presentation\nthat will be delivered by the Regional Operations Manager from ASDA Northern\nIreland\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n            ",{"healthandsafetypolicy":44,"trainingprogrammes":48,"healthandsafetyprovisions":52,"healthandsafetytraining":55},{"bindId":45,"name":46,"text":47},"healthandsafetypolicy","Health & Safety is a real priority at st","Health & Safety is a real priority at store, and ASDA has a goal to\neliminate all accidents. We want to achieve industry-leading standards.\n\nASDA’s responsibility is to provide a safe working environment for all\ncolleagues.\n\nThe responsibility of our colleagues is to work safely at all times. Common\nsense will always have to be exercised; however, managers will always be on\nhand to offer colleagues advice and guidance on safety issues. Within the\nAgreement, ASDA and USDAW will jointly work towards improving the safety\nculture within stores covered by this Agreement.",{"bindId":49,"name":50,"text":51},"trainingprogrammes","• ASDA commits to develop an environment","• ASDA commits to develop an environment where all colleagues within the\nscope of this Agreement are aware of training and development opportunities and\nencouraged to embark on a program of skills enhancement\n\nConsultation ASDA commits to early, consultation on issues affecting\ncolleagues within the scope of this Agreement such as\n\n•Redeployment, redundancy, action short of redundancy and business\ntransfers\n\n•Awareness of training and development opportunities",{"bindId":53,"name":46,"text":54},"healthandsafetyprovisions","Health & Safety is a real priority at store, and ASDA has a goal to\neliminate all accidents. We want to achieve industry-leading standards.",{"bindId":56,"name":57,"text":58},"healthandsafetytraining","Colleagues will be provided with safety ","Colleagues will be provided with safety training to a level commensurate\nwith the job they are required to perform and which is pertinent to their place\nof work","\u003Chtml>\n\n    \u003Cdiv class=\"cobra-report\">\n\n        \u003Ch2>GBR ASDA Store Limited - 2010\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n        \u003Cdiv class=\"section general\">\n\n            \n                \u003Cdiv id=\"display-start_date\">Start date: → 2010-10-01\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n            \n            \n\n            \n            \n                \u003Cdiv id=\"display-end_date\">End date: → Not specified\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n            \n\n            \u003C!-- TODO: previous CBA logic -->\n            \u003C!-- TODO: status logic -->\n\n            \n                \u003Cdiv id=\"display-cbaratified\">Ratified by: → Other\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n                \u003Cdiv id=\"display-cbaactorratified\">\n                    Ratified on: → Not yet ratified\n                \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n                \n            \n\n            \u003C!-- TODO: transnational_label, includingcountries_label, national_framework_label -->\n\n            \u003Cdiv id=\"display-SECTOR1\">\n                Name industry: → Retail trade\n            \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n            \u003Cdiv id=\"display-NACE2004\">\n                Name industry: → Department stores and supermarkets, Retail sale of clothing in specialised stores, Retail sale of cosmetic and toilet articles in specialised stores, Retail sale of food, beverages and tobacco in specialised stores\n            \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n            \u003Cdiv id=\"display-FIRMPRI\">\n                Public\u002Fprivate sector: → In the private sector\n            \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n            \n            \u003Cdiv>Concluded by:\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n            \u003Cdiv id=\"display-CBA_MNCOMPA_1\">\n\n                \n                    \n                    \u003Cdiv>\n                        Name company: → \n                        ASDA Store Limited\n                    \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n                \n                \u003Cdiv id=\"display-CBA_MNCOMPA_1_txt\">\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n            \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n            \n\n            \n\n            \u003Cdiv id=\"display-CBA_MEMTRAD4_1\">\n                Names trade unions: → \n\n                \n                    \n                    \u003Cspan>\n                        USDAW - Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers\n                    \u003C\u002Fspan>\n                \n\n                \u003Cdiv id=\"display-CBA_MEMTRAD4_1_txt\">\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n            \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n            \n\n            \n\n        \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n        \n\n        \u003Cdiv class=\"section training\">\n            \u003Ch3 id=\"display-TRAINING_trigger\">TRAINING\u003C\u002Fh3>\n            \u003Cdiv id=\"display-trainingprogrammes\">Training programmes: → Yes\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n            \u003Cdiv id=\"display-apprenticeships\">Apprenticeships: → No\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n            \u003Cdiv id=\"display-trainingfund\">Employer contributes to training fund for employees: → No\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n        \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n        \n\n\n        \n\n        \n        \n        \n         \n\n        \n        \n\n        \n\n        \n\n    \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\u003C\u002Fhtml>\n",[],[],"collective_agreement",[64],{"title":37,"slug":33},[66],{"type":67,"data":68},"call_to_action_body_block",{"title":69,"description":70,"variant":71,"link":72},"Compare Collective Agreements","Compare the articles of the Collective Agreements from the UK across sectors, topics and countries","dark",{"title":69,"url":73,"description":69,"rel":74,"type":75},"\u002Fen-gb\u002Fwork-in-uk\u002Fcollective-bargaining-agreement\u002Fcompare-collective-agreements","follow","internal",[77],{"type":67,"data":78},{"title":69,"description":70,"variant":71,"link":79},{"title":69,"url":73,"description":69,"rel":74,"type":75},[]]