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The UNI Tesco Global Union Alliance was launched in June 2008 by trade unions representing Tesco workers in twelve countries around the world. The UNI Tesco Global Union Alliance aims to develop constructive labour relations with Tesco and to become a recognised and constructive social partner in order to find mutually beneficial solutions to promote the business success of the company along with the interests of its workers.
Goals
    • Grow and strengthen unions in Tesco
    • Give Tesco workers everywhere a union voice
    • Develop constructive labour relations with the company
    • Become a recognised and constructive social partner with Tesco
    • Promote the wellbeing of the company’s workforce
UNI reports reveal Tesco’s labour practices abroad
Country Reports
  • Tesco's employment practices in South Korea
  • Tesco's employment practices in Thailand
  • Tesco's employment practices in the USA

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    Tesco focus of debate over loyalty scheme practise - 13.01.2010
    Britain's supermarket chains overall had good christmas sales but Tesco's use of its loyalty scheme has caused concerns among investors and sector analysts.
    Tesco has opened its first 100% self-checkout store - 26.10.2009
    UNI Commerce supports UK affiliate Usdaw in its concern over the lack of check-out staff in Tesco's latest Express store in Northampton, UK.
    Tesco puts ad muscle behind US business - 06.10.2009
    Tesco has launched its first major advertising campaign in the US showing that Tesco hasn't given up on Fresh and Easy yet.
    Tesco is using strong arm tactics close to home - 14.09.2009
    Tesco plan to relocate a distribution centre in Wales from one side of the river Severn to the other but has offered the staff re-employment on poorer conditions.
    Agency workers left out in the cold by Tesco - 18.08.2009
    AGENCY workers are being denied protective clothing while they work in sub-zero temperatures at a Tesco distribution depot in Middleton, Greater Manchester.
    UNI Tesco Global Union Alliance releases report on Tesco, USA - 22.07.2009
    The report entitled Tesco’s Employment Practices in the USA,which was written by Professor John Logan of UC Berkeley, exposes Tesco’s anti-worker tactics in U.S.
    UNI and UFCW release US report on Tesco - 22.07.2009
    Tesco Fresh and Easy in the US falls short of living up to the high standards which Tesco has set for itself. Unions accuse Fresh & Easy of double standard
    UNI General Secretary calls for US labour law change in UK newspaper - 16.07.2009
    For the world's workers, the US Employee Free Choice Act will have a significant impact, Philip Jennings writes in an article for UK newspaper the Morning Star.
    UNI lobbies for Employee Free Choice Act at US Mission in Geneva - 10.07.2009
    UNI delivered a report on retail giant Tesco, which recognises union rights in the UK but has refused to meet or even speak with a union representing its work force in the United States.
    UNI Tesco Global Union Alliance sends letter to CEO - 07.07.2009
    Now you can read the letter sent by the Alliance on 30th June to Tesco CEO Sir Terry Leahy addressing Tesco's inconsistent behaviour towards labour relations globally.
    Commentary: Why We Need the Employee Free Choice Act - 06.07.2009
    A commentary by Professor John Logan on how the Employment Free Choice Act could help prevent a situation like the one in Tesco's US operation Fresh & Easy
    Tesco management greed upheld at AGM - 06.07.2009
    Media reports on Tesco Annual General Meeting where Tesco management asked to have its already generous renumeration improved.
    Tesco’s treatment of workers abroad has come under attack from UNI - 03.07.2009
    The internet blogs seem to have picked up UNI's press release
    Tesco Accused by Union Body Over U.S., Korean Working Practices - 02.07.2009
    Tesco Plc, the world’s third-largest retailer, was today accused by a union representative body of failing to uphold its own labor principles in the U.S., South Korea and Thailand Bloomberg reported
    UK Joint Committee on Human Rights questions Tesco - 01.07.2009
    Tesco testifies before UK Joint Committee on Human Rights regarding accusations of anti-union practices in the USA
    Tesco labour relations under fire - 01.07.2009
    Zimbabwe based internet media ZimTownShip.com has the following report on UNI's press conference:
    Tesco's treatment of staff overseas comes under fire from trade union - 01.07.2009
    The Independt's, UK, James Thopson reported on UNI's press conference the following way:
    Unions criticise Tesco - 01.07.2009
    Andrea Felsted, Financial Times, UK reported on UNI's press conference with the following article.
    Tesco labour relations under fire - 01.07.2009
    The British broadcasting corporation has the following report from UNI's press conference:
    Tesco strike deferred to allow for third party discussions - 30.06.2009
    A prolonged struggle may be close to settlement as the Irish Labour Court will facilitate discussion between UNI affiliated Mandate and Tesco.