Community has raised the issue of the loss of premium rates at the highest level. Currently a motion is before parliament on this issue at Westminster.
Members can either download a copy of the letter and mail it to their MP , or copy and paste the text of the letter into email on the write to them website.
Dear Member of Parliament,
Subject: Support EDM 1409 Betfred Staff Compensation:
I am writing to you as my constituency MP regarding my concern at the action of Betfred bookmakers. Betfred has implemented a process to eliminate staff Terms and Conditions of employment as outlined in the motion. This process has been undertaken without consultation and the compensation package if accepted leaves staff with a considerable short fall in year one and all remaining years. Furthermore correspondence is being issued stating failure to comply will result in the Company issuing termination of contracts by the required statutory notice.
All of the above comes at a time when the Company is currently exceeding revenues of £1 Billion and only this month is reported to have pumped £4 m worth of sponsorship into the World Snooker Championship.
It is a disgrace that Companies during theses current difficult economic times, can without challenge or fear of repercussion target vulnerable hard working families in this way. This decision has quite simply been taken with no compassion or care for the direct impact it will have on family budgets or family home life.
That is why I applaud the effort of Community Union. To raise awareness of this issue, EDM 1409 Betfred Staff Compensation has been laid by Francis Hywel MP. As a member of your constituency and a betting shop worker, I would urge you to support and sign the Motion.
Thank you for your assistance on this matter.
Yours sincerely,
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