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GMB warns staff won't accept ‘draconian’ new contracts
Asda workers marched through Leeds today

HUNDREDS of angry Asda workers risked arrest after protesting against the enforcement of a “draconian” new contract.

GMB members employed by the supermarket giant marched through Leeds city centre to the company’s headquarters today afternoon.

The workers were protesting against Asda management’s plan to impose so-called “contract six” on the workforce.

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