I stand corrected then, and apologies to anyone who has family working there etc. I just think generally Sainsbury's is dearer for alot of things (I know there's the "quality" argument) and people would prefer Tesco or Asda. That said if people like going there I guess they're unlikely to switch.

My point about short time was from a friend I worked with who's girlfriend worked there so it could be she was part time anyway. I wasn't trying to do anyone out of a job guys

All Asda supermarkets are open on Boxing Day this year!

And New Years Day!

They are trying to make their staff work these Bank Holidays and I believe the unions are now involved, if I was still there, no way would I be working.

With both xmas and BD falling on the weekend are`nt the BHs on monday and tuesday.

but why would you want a bigger football?

I'd say it goes with the territory, to be honest. If you work in retail then there's no such thing as a Bank Holiday.

It used to be that as Boxing Day is a Bank Holiday, then Monday 27th December becomes Boxing Day if Christmas day falls on a Saturday. Sunday 26th December is usually, or used to be, known as Christmas Sunday. Apparently this no longer applies.

THANKYOU THANKYOU, THANKYOU!!!

I thought i was losing my mind, as no one else agreed with me on this!

According to the Christian calender Christmas day is always a holiday that is a HOLY DAY Boxing Day is the first weekday after Christmas Day see the Oxford English Dictionary.

The more Supermarkets we have the better. Having these brand name stores in town attracts other shops to come and people to shop here. Admittedly there may be one or two casualties but there are a few town centre shops I wouldn't miss! And its about time we had a Cinema back in town too.

Not sure how involved the Union's will be willing (or able) to get when the TUC's own website says;

"Contrary to widespread belief, there is no absolute legal right to take bank holidays off. However many people's employers say in their terms and conditions that you do not have to work on bank holidays and get annual leave in addition. This is unlikely to apply however in service occupations such as retail, call centres or public services where the employer's business does not shut"

Quote: Fatboys Limb "Not sure how involved the Union's will be willing (or able) to get when the TUC's own website says; "Contrary to widespread belief, there is no absolute legal right to take bank holidays off. However many people's employers say in their terms and conditions that you do not have to work on bank holidays and get annual leave in addition. This is unlikely to apply however in service occupations such as retail, call centres or public services where the employer's business does not shut"'" Slightly off topic but with a full house of supermarkets is it safe to say that the small local food shops in Leigh are a thing of the past ? Re : Bank Holiday work..... www.rmt.org.uk/Templates/Interna ... deID=89732

Quote: Fatboys Limb "Not sure how involved the Union's will be willing (or able) to get when the TUC's own website says; "Contrary to widespread belief, there is no absolute legal right to take bank holidays off. However many people's employers say in their terms and conditions that you do not have to work on bank holidays and get annual leave in addition. This is unlikely to apply however in service occupations such as retail, call centres or public services where the employer's business does not shut"'" Slightly off topic but with a full house of supermarkets is it safe to say that the small local food shops in Leigh are a thing of the past ? Re : Bank Holiday work..... www.rmt.org.uk/Templates/Interna ... deID=89732

They were not 'made' to work they asked for volunteer's, my lazy lot stayed at home mithering me.