660 General Distribution Workers
All workers in general distribution facilities, wholesale and retail shops.
It does not take a genius to discover that working conditions in retail are appalling. Just like in the restaurant and hospitality trade, workers work long hours, with few breaks, very little job security, and for little more than the minimum wage in most cases. Bosses push harder and harder for more sales, and drive a wedge between shop front and back room workers to ensure that there is no co-operation between the two groups. With millions working in this sector that produces billions of pounds for businesses every year, isn't it time the workers got a fair deal?
The IWW has members working and organising in the retail and wholesale sector, working in a range of jobs. Our expertise at workplace organising tactics has been built up over many years of organising in the USA, and in the UK we are rapidly gaining a reputation as a union that fights hard for its members and wins through a combination of legal representation and creative direct action on the job. Our grassroots, member-led structure makes the union very democratic and flexible for the retail environment. We can provide good quality advice and help you organise at your workpalce for a better deal. Sign up today and help us work towards a better workplace and a better world.
The IWW has members with experience of organising in this sector all over the country - contact your local branch here.
