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The move has been welcomed by shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw. National officer, John Gorle, said: “When the country faced a crisis unlike any in our lifetime, shopworkers stepped up and kept us fed. They continued to work and faced increased levels of violence and abuse, as well as being worried about catching Covid-19.
“So we welcome Midcounties Co-op saying ‘thank you’ to their staff with the early closure of stores on Christmas Eve. Key workers have done so much this year and we are asking retailers to give their staff the longest possible break over Christmas. We don’t think that is too much to ask for.”
