A controversial plan allowing a supermarket to open up on Sundays has led to complaints from the side of workers representatives. The trade union GPA-djp criticized the non-compliance of working time rules and of the existing company agreement. The union is collecting the complaints and will hand these over to the competent authorities. Meanwhile staff reacted with mixed feelings because the pay on Sunday is much better. A Sunday shift is paid double the normal daily rate. Criticism also came from the Catholic Church.
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