Most Belfast shop workers oppose extended Sunday trading

May 4, 2017 by

by Eno Adeogun, Premier:

The results of a survey conducted by trade union reveals 85 per cent of shop workers oppose Belfast City Council’s suggestion of extended Sunday trading.

Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (Usdaw), questioned more than 600 of its members working in retail in Northern Ireland. Almost two thirds of them said that they already come under pressure to work on Sundays.

John Hannett, Usdaw general secretary, said in a press release: “Our members in large stores remain absolutely opposed to extended Sunday trading. The number one reason for their opposition is the detrimental effect this would have on their family life.

“Many shop workers, particularly parents, tell us how important Sunday is to them and their family. Often it is the one day of the week when everyone can sit down together for a meal, with many saying they needed the time on Sunday to help their children prepare for the school week.”

Belfast City Council is currently consulting on a proposal to designate Belfast as a ‘holiday resort’ under Northern Ireland’s Article 6 of the Shops Order 1997.

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