Paddy Lillis - Usdaw Deputy General Secretary says: “Aldi is resisting recognising Usdaw as the trade union for their staff, yet we know that many staff are unhappy about the way they are treated at work and morale in store can be pretty low.

“Our message to the company is that if they are so confident they give their staff a fair deal, then they have nothing to fear from allowing them to be represented by an independent trade union. To the staff we say join the union, let Usdaw help you get a better deal and a strong voice at work for when things are going wrong. "

Slogans that Usdaw are using on the advertising van:

Aldi staff say they’ve been told they’ll be sacked if they join Usdaw!
Everyone has the legal right to join a trade union – Join Usdaw today.

Aldi staff say they’re overworked, trying to meet unfair targets and scanning rates!
Usdaw makes work fairer, join today.

Aldi staff say safety isn’t taken seriously and there are too many accidents at work!
Usdaw makes work safer, join today.

Aldi staff say if a manager is bullying them, there’s nobody to speak to for support!
By joining Usdaw you get the professional support and advice you need.

Aldi staff say they’re forced to work extra hours at very short notice!
Usdaw can help Aldi staff get the right hours at work.

Notes for editors:

Usdaw (Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers) is the UK's fourth biggest and the fastest growing trade union with over 435,000 members. Membership has increased by more than 17% in the last five years and by nearly a third in the last decade. Most Usdaw members work in the retail sector, but the Union also has many members in transport, distribution, food manufacturing, chemicals and other trades.

For Usdaw press releases visit: www.usdaw.org.uk/news and you can follow us on Twitter @UsdawUnion