Asda workers at the supermarket’s Brighton Hollingbury superstore have called off their second round of strike action to consider an offer from the supermarket.
GMB, which represent the employees, confirmed it has suspended the planned 24-hour walkout due to take place from 10pm on Friday (23 August) to 10pm on Saturday (24 August) and will discuss the offer next week.
Workers at the Asda Hollingbury supermarket first walked out over Spring Bank Holiday at the end of May in a dispute for better working conditions and more hours.
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GMB senior organiser Lib Whitfield said: “After the last talks failed, our members had no option but to continue their action again this weekend, however a last-minute offer has been made and we have agreed to suspend our strike action.
“GMB representatives will now meet with Asda managers to confirm the details of the proposal and then consult our members on this offer.
“It is ultimately our members who will decide if the offer is sufficient to end the dispute and the strike mandate remains live and active if they are not satisfied.”
An Asda spokesperson added: “We are pleased the GMB has agreed to suspend the industrial action at the Hollingbury store that was scheduled to take place this weekend. We remain committed to achieving an amicable resolution for both parties.”
The supermarket chain is also facing potential industrial action at its Skelton superstore in Saltburn-by-the-Sea after GMB member backed strike action in an indicative ballot.
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