Supermarket giant Asda has been branded as the “worst paying” of the Big 4 grocers, by trade union GMB, after Tesco announced pay increases for its employees.
Recently rivals Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Aldi have all increased wages to help workers cope with the cost of living crisis.
Currently, Aldi pays its staff £10.50 an hour, Tesco £10.30, Sainsbury’s £10.20 and Asda £10.10, respectively.
According to the trade union, Asda has also cancelled a driver premium payment which was meant to last until December, leaving Asda delivery drivers at an industry low.
“It should be a source of massive shame for Asda they are now the worst paying of the Big 4,” GMB national officer Nadine Houghton said.
“Only last week Asda refused a meeting with GMB representatives to discuss the important issue of pay.
“While other companies are trying to protect hard-working employees from the cost of living crisis, Asda seems happy to sit back while its workers struggle.”
She added: “It’s time for Asda’s new owners to focus on investing in staff, instead of further debt leveraging Asda to expand their empire.”
